These measures will hopefully help Apple and their customers avoid the struggles caused by this virus.
Apple Stores Closed
Apple Stores will be closed until at least March 27th. Apple will evaluate based on conditions in multiple regions before deciding whether or not to continue to keep the stores closed, or if it’s time to reopen. When I went in to pick up my MacBook Pro, the store was more empty than usual. Still, everyone was taking precautions. Some with face masks, others with gloves, and those, like myself and the people I dealt with, slathering their hands in hand sanitizer.
If you meet someone over the next two weeks who doesn’t have cracked hands, do not trust them, they’ve either got the best moisturizer ever, or they’re not washing their hands enough.
WWDC Online-Only
Typically we don’t know when WWDC will be until about two weeks before the event. That still hasn’t changed. However, we do know that no one will book flights out to the event. Apple will give the keynote speech, presentations, and more online only.
I’m sure it’ll still have the same magic of an Apple event, and the developer courses are always good to watch later anyway.
Defer Apple Card Payments
Stay Safe, Folks!
Whatever you do, stay safe, okay? Get a good 8 hours of sleep. Limit your exposure to other people for a few weeks. Wash your hands often. Don’t touch your face. Eat a balanced diet rich in many nutrients. Cough into your elbow. Don’t shake hands. Just, follow all of the advice you’re getting from the CDC and WHO. Stay safe, stay healthy. We’ll get through this mess together.
Sources:
- Hartley Charlton, MacRumors
- Wesley Hilliard, AppleInsider
- Mike Wuerthele, AppleInsider