Although McDonald's is the first restaurant chain to announce a temporary halt to its reopening plans, some city and state leaders have taken similar steps.
, the chain made the announcement in an internal letter, advising owners and franchisees that it will not be opening any additional dining rooms for at least 21 days. The restaurants that have already re-opened to dine-in customers have been advised to listen to local or state officials about whether to remain open or to return to drive-through, takeout, or delivery service only.
"Our resiliency will be tested again," McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger and Mark Salebra, the head of the National Franchisee Leadership Alliance wrote. "COVID-19 cases are on the rise—with a 65 [percent] increase in infections over the last two weeks. In the last seven days, 32 states saw increasing cases and this number appears to be growing."
Erlinger and Salebra's letter also repeated some now-familiar requirements; they said that McDonald's employees needed to wear gloves and masks during their shifts, while all customers who entered the restaurants should have face coverings "where applicable.
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