As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Apple announces all 12 of its New York City stores will only be open for online order pick-up and no browsing or Genius Bar appointments will be available.
, which included calls for more safety measures, like N95 masks.
"We regularly monitor conditions, and we will adjust our health measures to support the well-being of customers and employees," Apple said in a statement Monday, according to . "We remain committed to a comprehensive approach for our teams that combines regular testing with daily health checks, employee and customer masking, deep cleaning and paid sick leave."This article has been updated to reflect that some locations may offer limited in-store shopping and Genius Bar support.
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