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Even more cities and states bar dine-in service

A number of states and cities Monday ordered restaurants and bars to close on-premise operations as leaders seek to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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Federal disease chief urges a shutdown of restaurants

The government's leading expert on COVID-19 recommended a two-week lockdown as states and cities followed suit.

Restaurants that sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages appear to be exempted, along with supermarkets and sources of health supplies.

Ohio’s indefinite ban starts at 9 p.m. tonight. Illinois will permit takeout service.

The coronavirus and restaurants’ reactions to it dominated industry news, but there were other developments as well.

The service said it will forgo up to $100 million in fees.

The chain is implementing additional cleaning procedures and more in the wake of the coronavirus.

Industry leaders are pushing for relief measures such as cash infusions, breaks on delivery charges and suspension of sales taxes.

From “contactless” delivery options to delivery deals and other offers, restaurants are trying a variety of ways to keep their customers—even those who may be wary of dining in restaurants right now.

The annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been called off amid coronavirus concerns.

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