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Apple Stores have been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with TV+ production also suspended.
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[UPDATED] Apple Stores Increase Measures Taken to Limit Spread of Coronavirus
Apple Stores have taken a number of measures to try and help limit the spread of the coronavirus, including operating below capacity.
