Apple has announced that it will re-close at least four Apple Store retail locations in Victoria, Australia, as a result of a COVID-19 resurgence in the region.
The company announced on tits Australian retail website that, following limited operating hours on Wednesday, Apple Chadstone, Apple Southland, Apple Doncaster and Apple Fountain Gate will re-shutter their doors in compliance with “stage 3” lockdown protocols enforced by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
The four mall locations join a fifth Victoria outlet, Apple Highpoint, which was listed as temporarily closed last week.
Over the last two weeks, the Victoria region has experienced a spike in reported COVID-19 cases, positive tests reaching a new peak of 1919 cases on Tuesday. The upward trend prompted the local government to reinstitute a strict six-week lockdown scheduled to take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.
Citizens in the capital of Melbourne, as well as other densely populated areas, face a stay-at-home order
that restricts public exposure to shopping for food and essential items, caregiving, daily exercise, and work and study. Shopping centers and select retailers can remain open if they follow occupancy guidelines.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider, The Guardian, and 9to5Mac