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Major fast-food chains and retailers in China are shutting their doors as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread. Here's a list of closures.

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Major fast-food chains and retailers in China are shutting their doors as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread. Here's a list of closures.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

The Yum spokesperson also confirmed that Pizza Hut locations in Wuhan have been closed since January 24 and will remain closed "until further notice."

"We will continue to evaluate the need for additional actions and preventive health measures," the spokesperson said.

Starbucks

Starbucks

According to the official Starbucks Weibo account, the company has closed all stores in Wuhan and the Hubei province through February 2, as well as the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai.

A Starbucks spokesperson told Business Insider the company will "continue monitoring this closely to take further actions as the situation evolves."

"We are working closely with local health authorities, taking actions with the health of partners and customers top of mind, including closing stores in some locations," the spokesperson said.

McDonald's

McDonald

McDonald's announced on Friday that it has "suspended business" in five cities, as was first reported by Reuters. A spokesperson for McDonald's Asia told Business Insider's Mary Hanbury on Friday that all restaurant operations have been suspended in Wuhan, Ezhou, Huanggang, Qianjiang, and Xiantao until further noticed.

"Masks are urgently being distributed so that very soon all crews across the country will be wearing them," McDonald's said in a statement sent to Business Insider. "Internal communications are enhanced for promoting more frequent hand washing and disinfection, as well as helping employees to have a greater general understanding of epidemic prevention."

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen locations in Wuhan have been closed since January 22, according to Dairy Queen's official Weibo page. Additionally, the company is offering a promotion for hospital workers treating individuals with the virus, which has received some backlash on the Chinese social media site.

A representative for Dairy Queen did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

IKEA

IKEA

IKEA has closed its store in Wuhan, adjusted hours for all stores in China, and closed all children's playing areas, according to a post on the company's official Weibo page. A representative for IKEA did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.


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