Apple will reopen retail stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska starting next week, according to CNBC. The stores will have temperature checks and will only permit a limited number of people in the store at one time.
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The company only has six stores in those states. Apple’s stores outside of Greater China have been closed since the middle of March.
In a statement to CNBC, Apple said: ““We’re excited to begin reopening stores in the US next week, starting with some stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska,” an Apple representative said in a statement. “Our team is constantly monitoring local heath data and government guidance, and as soon as we can safely open our stores, we will … “Our new social distance protocol allows for a limited number of visitors in the store at one time so there may be a delay for walk-in customers. We recommend, where possible, customers buy online for contactless delivery or in-store pick up.”