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America Closed: Thousands Of Stores, Resorts, Theaters Shut Down

Retailers, bars, restaurants, gyms, ski resorts and many other firms are closing their doors. Millions of small businesses could be in trouble as they run out of cash. See a list of what's closed.
Alanna Quan closed her hair salon outside of Los Angeles. "It's a huge decision because it's half of our income for our family," she says. Her husband works for a small business as well. "So we're very concerned about his job, his hours," Quan says.

In an unprecedented attempt to contain the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of stores and other businesses are closing their doors to customers.

Apple, Nike, Patagonia and scores of other retailers are closing thousands of stores across the country. In the nation's largest cities — New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco — officials said they were ordering restaurants, bars, and cinemas to close. Restaurants will be permitted to do takeout business.

Grocery stores and other retailers that sell food or basic supplies are staying

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