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Publix Announces Stores Will Close at 8 PM Nightly During COVID-19 Outbreak
Publix announced it is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of its stores and customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The grocery store will be closing its stores and pharmacies at 8 p.m. nightly to give employees additional time to stock and sanitize beginning Saturday, March 14th.
Publix will also temporarily suspend offering samples of products.
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