(Reuters) – Nike Inc, Lululemon Athletica Inc and Under Armour Inc on Sunday said they would close stores in the United States and other markets, joining a growing list of major retailers moving to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The virus, which began in China at the end of last year, has led to school closures and canceled sports events in the United States and beyond. It is widely expected to hit retail sales as shoppers stay home to avoid catching the highly contagious COVID-19 respiratory illness that the virus causes.
The United States’ top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said conditions would likely get worse before they get better.
Nike on Sunday said it will close stores in Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand from March