Washington – New Jersey Governor Phill Murphy announced Tuesday that all of the state’s indoor shopping malls and amusement parks will close as of tonight and remain closed “until the emergency is over” due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The governor’s order follows similar measures taken in other states related to the restriction of hours and closings of chain stores and “malls”, the malls that are the main attraction in the social and cultural life of the United States, and whose closings They leave hundreds of thousands of employees out of work.
This Tuesday, Macy’s announced that from tonight they will close all their stores in the country, that is, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, Macy’s Backstage, Bloomingdales the Outlet, and that it will maintain home deliveries through its internet portal.
In Bloomington, Minnesota, the Mall of America, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, announced that it is following the directives of Governor Tim Walz and will close its operations by late afternoon on Tuesday. A day earlier Walz had ordered the closure of all bars and restaurants in the state.
The South Coast Plaza shopping center in Costa Mesa, California announced its closure for two weeks after a person employed in one of the stores tested positive for the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Apple has closed its stores across the country, and Microsoft has gone further by announcing the closure of its stores and offices worldwide. The Disney company has indicated that it will close until the end of the month the Downtown Disney park in Anaheim, neighbor of the already closed Disneyland.
The Nordstrom chain, which has about 360 stores, reported that it will close its stores in the United States and Canada for two weeks, but clarified that it will continue to pay salaries and benefits to its employees during this period.
Sephora, a chain of stores selling beauty products, also announced that it will suspend its operations in the US. and Canada until April 3. L Brands, whose operations include Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Bath and Body Works stores, will close until April 29, and employees who cannot work online from home will continue to receive wages and benefits.
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