Chick-fil-A on Sunday said it was closing its dining rooms to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, although drive-thrus – and in some cases takeout and delivery – would remain open.
“Our highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of everyone who comes into our restaurants,” a statement on the company’s website said. “As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities, we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact.”
Drive-thrus will remain open, although other restaurant features – such as delivery – will depend on the location.
“Some of our restaurants may only offer service through our drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile order options,” Chick-fil-A said. “Thanks for your patience. We know these are challenging times, but we’ll continue to do our best to serve you.”
The decision came as local and state governments issued orders closing food establishments. California, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts and Washington have closed restaurants and bars for dining in, as have Los Angeles and New York City.
As of Monday morning, 3,800 people in the United States had been diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to Johns Hopkins University, although thousands more are believed to have it due to the recent shortage of tests….
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