Apple again delayed plans to return to the office as concerns mount about the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and temporarily closed three retail locations after a rise in cases there
Apple Inc. has once again delayed its plans to return to the office as concerns mount about the Omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19, and the company also closed three retail locations after a rise in cases at those stores.
On Wednesday, Apple told its office workers that their return is again delayed to a yet-to-be-determined date, according to a person familiar with the announcement. Roughly a month ago, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook told employees they would return in a hybrid approach in February.
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