McDonald’s Singapore shuts all stores
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McDonald’s Singapore has temporarily closed all its restaurants as preventative action during the island’s “circuit breaker” period.
According to a company statement, McDonald’s Singapore is suspending its restaurant operations, including drive-through and delivery service, until May 4.
“These are indeed unprecedented times for all of us,” said Kenneth Chan, MD of McDonald’s Singapore. “With the safety of all our customers and employees as top priority, we will do all we can to help Singapore flatten the curve.”
The company has confirmed staff will be paid as usual during the period of closure.
The move came on Saturday, a day after the company suspended its takeaways service.
McDonald’s Singapore had previously closed its store at Changi Airport Terminal 3 and its drive-thru outlet at a Shell petrol kiosk on Tampines Ave 2, after employees tested positive for Covid-19 at each location, taking the number of infected McDonald’s Singapore staff to seven since the coronavirus outbreak first occurred.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why has McDonald's Singapore decided to close all its restaurants?
Why has McDonald's Singapore decided to close all its restaurants?
McDonald's Singapore has temporarily closed all its restaurants as a preventative measure during the island’s "circuit breaker" period. This action is aimed at helping Singapore flatten the curve and ensure the safety of customers and employees.
Q.When will McDonald's Singapore restaurants reopen?
When will McDonald's Singapore restaurants reopen?
According to a company statement, McDonald’s Singapore plans to suspend all restaurant operations, including drive-through and delivery, until May 4. The company has not indicated any plans for reopening before this date.
Q.Will McDonald's Singapore staff be paid during the period of closure?
Will McDonald's Singapore staff be paid during the period of closure?
Yes, the company has confirmed that its staff will be paid as usual throughout the period of closure. This ensures employees continue to receive their wages despite the temporary shutdown.
Q.Had any McDonald's Singapore staff previously tested positive for Covid-19?
Had any McDonald's Singapore staff previously tested positive for Covid-19?
Yes, seven McDonald’s Singapore staff had tested positive for Covid-19 since the outbreak began. This led to the closure of specific stores at Changi Airport Terminal 3 and a Shell petrol kiosk.
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