511: this is the number of Apple Stores opened since yesterday, the date on which all of the brand's addresses returned to the forefront. It must be said that in recent weeks, the adventures of the stores have continued to make the headlines.Sometimes some countries chose to close them to avoid spreading the coronavirus, sometimes others had to prepare a meticulous access schedule in other regions…
This is the first time that all Apple Stores are open since Jan 28, 2020.
Apple finally made it!
This is the day we should celebrate!https://t.co/GNMOURhlei pic.twitter.com/FAzUid9yzD— Mic Sun 🇨🇳 (@imicsun)June 15, 2021
Fortunately for the apple brand, it seems that the authorities have now chosen to relax regulations in most of the states where its stores are located. Thus, recently, Singapore, Brazil, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, Rome and even France have chosen to say yes to the return of indoor customers. Which probably announces very good results for Apple's next quarterly summary.
Health context
Good to know, however: there are still some security measures to follow depending on where you want to go. Therefore, many are only accessible by appointment in order to avoid crowds. The Paris Opéra Apple Store - for example - still requires you to wear a mask (not provided), while the number of visitors is limited.
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Similarly, the iPhone manufacturer explains on its site that physical distancing is required and that disinfections take place throughout the day. The insert on this subject does not specify which products are used to do this, but it is a safe bet that these are chosen in accordance with theApple's commitments to environmental protectionand health.
How do you know if your Apple Store is open?
Since this framework is of course not fixed in time and the policies of each government evolve depending on the crisis, it is always possible that the Apple Store closest to you closes again. It is therefore advisable to go to its official page, hosted on the Apple website, to stay informed of its news in real time. Otherwise,9to5Macalso updates this article (in English) based on the latest news.
Bonus :this infographictraces the history of reopenings of each Apple Store since February 2020.