Nearly one-fifth of Apple Stores worldwide are currently temporarily closed, including 53 Apple stores in California.

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At present, as discovered by tech writer Michael Steeber, Apple has temporarily shuttered all of their Apple Store locations in the California region, along with many stores in other U.S. states, two in Mexico, two in Brazil, and a total of 16 stores in the UK (these closures were announced by Apple today, December 20th). According to Steeber, this equates to nearly 100 Apple Stores temporarily ceasing operations, including locations that temporarily closed in Germany and the Netherlands last week.

This translates to nearly one-fifth of the total 511 Apple Stores worldwide temporarily ceasing operations.

Finding the reasons behind Apple's decision to close down Apple Stores across many countries isn't difficult. Especially in California, last week, residents of this state experienced the worst 4 days as the number of COVID-19 deaths reached a record high since the pandemic began ravaging the United States. Some days in the entire state of California, nearly 400 people succumbed to COVID-19. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for London to undergo social distancing measures starting from midnight on December 20 to cope with the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases. Apple also confirmed the temporary closure of Apple Stores in an official statement: “Due to the COVID-19 situation in certain areas where we operate and serve, we will temporarily close Apple Stores in those areas.”

According to The Verge

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the reasons behind Apple temporarily closing their retail stores?

Apple has temporarily closed its retail stores due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly in California, where deaths reached a record high. This decision aims to ensure the safety of customers and employees.

How many Apple Store locations have been affected by the temporary closures?

Nearly 100 Apple Store locations have been temporarily closed across various countries, including the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and the UK, which constitutes about one-fifth of the total 511 Apple Stores worldwide.

Which regions have experienced Apple Store closures due to COVID-19?

Apple Store closures have primarily impacted California, the UK, and several other regions, including locations in Germany and the Netherlands, due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic and local health measures.

What official statement did Apple release regarding their store closures?

Apple confirmed the temporary closure of its stores with an official statement, citing the COVID-19 situation in specific areas as the reason for these actions to protect the health and safety of their community.

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