Apple Shuts Down Retail Stores Indefinitely in Response to Coronavirus

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) appears to be extending its retail shutdown as part of measures to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus officially known as SARS-CoV-2. The tech giant announced on March 13 that it would close stores outside of Greater China through March 27, but the company added a new header to its website on Tuesday stating that the closures will remain in effect until further notice.

In response to the retail shutdown, Apple has extended its return policy to allow customers to return recently purchased items up to 14 days after the company's stores reopen. Completed repairs were available for pickup on March 15 and March 16, but subsequent timelines for the hardware maker's repair program are unclear.

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