The omicron variant has forced stores and restaurants to shut down, reviving memories of March 2020 and fears of bigger shutdowns on the way.
After almost two years of the pandemic, companies and individuals have the protocols and resources to handle outbreaks and hopefully limit shutdowns, but with much of the omicron variant’s full impact still a mystery, the fear of bigger shutdowns will continue to linger.
Apple closed all of its stores in 2020 in response to the pandemic, but had reopened all locations earlier this year. Apple this weekand one in Annapolis – through Friday. Any potential reopening would rely on testing among employees.
The"Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes" announced Friday the production has canceled four shows due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. The announcement included assurances of ticket refunds. But more concerning is that the show said it will make announcements about future shows"as soon as possible," meaning that the extent of the outbreak may remain unknown, casting doubt on the near-term future.
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