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Police officers and troops are seen wearing face masks as they stand guard at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 15, as authorities began implementing a lockdown in Manila.

Everything Apple has done so far to combat the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus continues to spread across the globe as W.H.O. is now calling it a global pandemic. The coronavirus has impacted Apple’s business in many ways, including a slowdown in iPhone sales and the cancellation of an upcoming special event in March where Apple was set to introduce the iPhone 9, new iPad Pro models, and more.

Apple Pay supports credit and debit cards from the three major payment networks, American Apple Pay in stores is fast and easy to use . Simply hold iPhone near the contactless reader while keeping Checkout is simple and can happen with a single touch —there’ s no need to manually fill out lengthy

Apple Pay liberates you from cash and cards, making payments easier. Here' s how to set it up on your iOS If you want to use Apple Pay with more than one device, you need to add your card information separately to each You can continue to add your card to your Apple Watch by tapping Add Now .

A health worker wears a protective mask and suit as he screens car passengers, as border restrictions take effect on the Polish-Czech border in Chałupki, Poland, on March 15.

People wearing face masks are seen near the Venezuelan-Colombia border after the Colombian government decided to close the Simón Bolívar International Bridge as a preventive measure, in San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela, on March 14.

A woman has her body temperature checked at an outpatient hospital in Moscow, Russia, on March 14.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 14.

A man wears a mask while sitting on a bus in London, England, on March 14.

A girl leans out of a window to applaud in Milan, Italy, on March 14, as a sign of solidarity in response to calls circulating on social media for people to ''gather'' on their balconies at certain hours, either to play music or to give each other a round of applause.

A health worker dressed in a protective suit prepares to disinfect the residence where Kenya's first confirmed coronavirus patient was staying, in the town of Rongai near Nairobi, Kenya, on March 14.

A pharmacist fixes a banner in Catalan, which reads "No masks, no alcohol, no clear hand gel" in a pharmacy in Barcelona, Spain, on March 14.

A sign indicates that the National Gallery of Art has been closed to the public due to the coronavirus threat in Washington D.C., U.S., on March 14.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech at his Jerusalem office regarding the new measures that will be taken to fight the coronavirus, on March 14.

Firefighters disinfect a street in western Tehran, Iran, on March 13.

The Eiffel Tower is seen next to a board that reads: “In the context of the COVID-19 the Eiffel Tower closes today from 9pm for an indefinite period of time” in Paris, France, on March 13.

The Manuel Ferreira stadium lies empty amid the coronavirus outbreak, during a Copa Libertadores game between Club Olimpia and Defensa y Justicia in Asunción, Paraguay, on March 11. The match was played behind closed doors. 

Apple to Temporarily Close Retail Stores Except in China

The electronics giant announced it is closing all retail stores outside of China until March 27.Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Apple will temporarily close down its retail stores everywhere except in Greater China, according a statement from the company's CEO, Tim Cook, released on Friday.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the While House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on March 11. He said that travel to the nation from over two dozen European countries has been suspended for the next 30 days. The ban applies to foreign nationals; American citizens who are screened before entering would not face any issues. 

Fans leave the Golden 1 Center after an NBA game between New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings was postponed in Sacramento, California, U.S., on March 11. 

An airline worker stands in a nearly empty Los Angeles International Airport in California, U.S., on March 11.

Customers stock up on supplies at a wholesale store in San Salvador, El Salvador, on March 11. 

An airport worker uses hand sanitizer at Los Angeles International Airport in California, U.S., on March 11.

Cleaning crew have their masks wiped down after they come out of Life Care Center of Kirkland in Washington, U.S., on March 11.

Trees are decorated with ribbons in support of coronavirus patients at the Life Care Center of Kirkland in Washington, U.S., on March 11.

Firemen spray disinfectants outside a public market in Manila, Philippines, on March 11.

Apple CEO Tim Cook tells office employees to work from home as the company plans to reduce 'human density' in stores amid coronavirus outbreak

In a memo sent to employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook urged the company's global office employees to work remotely this week amid the spread of the novel coronavirus.In a memo to employees obtained by Bloomberg News, Cook offered employees at its global offices the opportunity to work from home for the upcoming week of March 9 to 13 "if your job allows.

Chinese President Xi Jinping learns about the hospital's operations, treatment of patients, protection for medical workers and scientific research at the Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan, China, on March 10.

Palestinian workers disinfect a public park in Gaza City, Gaza, on March 10.

Race goers use hand sanitiser installed at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, England, on March 10.

A health worker sprays disinfectant outside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 10.

How common are Tatooine worlds?

We all know that iconic scene: Luke Skywalker staring forlornly — and perhaps wistfully — at the double sunset of his home planet, Tatooine.Long a staple of science fiction, the possibility of habitable planets orbiting a pair of stars has been a challenge to solve for astronomers. But a recent analysis has shown that double sunsets may be just as common in our galaxy as the solitary kind that we know on Earth, and this has big implications for our search for life outside the solar system.

A woman wearing a protective face mask walks on an almost empty street in Yokohama, Japan, on March 10.

Workers at a building, where at least 46 people were confirmed to have COVID-19, wait in line for coronavirus testing at a temporary facility in Seoul, South Korea, on March 10.

A worker disinfects handrails inside a train in Manila, Philippines, on March 10.

People wear face masks as they change subway lines in Beijing, China, on March 10.

Passengers of the cruise ship Grand Princess look from the balconies of their cabins as tests for COVID-19 are conducted and arrangements are made to offload passengers while the vessel docks at the Port of Oakland, California, U.S., on March 9.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus outbreak, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on March 9.

A general view of the central station in Milan, Italy, during checks on March 9.

Women travel in a public bus wearing protective masks in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 9.

A man arriving into an office building gets his temperature measured by a private security guard in New Delhi, India, on March 9.

People wear face masks as they walk outside an office building during morning rush hour in Beijing, China, on March 9.

South Korean army soldiers spray disinfectant on a street in Seoul, South Korea, on March 9.

A mask-clad worker disinfects an area in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on March 9.

A steward walks inside the Allianz Stadium before the Serie A match between Juventus F.C. and Inter Milan was being played behind closed doors, in Turin, Italy, on March 8.

Medical experts prepare to check passengers arriving from Italy at the Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia, on March 8.

Passengers look out from balconies aboard the Grand Princess as it cruises a holding pattern about 25 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California, U.S. on March 8. At least 21 passengers on the ship have reportedly been affected with the coronavirus.

People in face masks walk on St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis delivers his weekly Angelus prayer via video, due to coronavirus concerns, in Vatican City on March 8.

A couple wearing protective face masks visits Asakusa neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, on March 8.

Protesters are sprayed with disinfectant during a rally demanding women's right on the occasion of International Women's Day at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 8.

A nurse shows her protective equipment at Villa Nueva hospital, where patients carrying the virus will be cared for, in Villa Nueva, Guatemala, on March 7.

Shoppers wait their turns to pick up toilet paper that had just arrived at a Costco store in Tacoma, Washington, U.S., on March 7. Within minutes, several pallets of toilet paper and paper towels were sold out as people continue to stock up on necessities due to fear of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference to announce the first presumptive positive case of the coronavirus in Washington D.C., on March 7.

A girl wearing a mask is seen in New Delhi, India, on March 7.

Members of the crew load personal protective equipment into a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter in San Francisco, California, U.S., on March 6.

A doctor checks the blood pressure of a displaced Yazidi woman, as they wear protective face masks, at a medical center in the Sharya camp in Duhok, Iraq, on March 7.

People walk through a "sanitizing gate" spraying disinfectants against coronavirus before entering into a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 6.

Nurses wear protective gear during a demonstration of preparations for any potential coronavirus cases at the Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 6.

Flight attendants wearing protective masks fill out health alert cards before thermal scanner in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, on March 6.

An employee wearing protective gear sprays disinfectant to sanitize a passenger bus in Minsk, Belarus, on March 6.

A man wears a plastic face cover and a mask at the subway in Shanghai, China, on March 5.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence bumps elbows with Washington Governor Jay Inslee (L) during a news conference at Camp Murray, Washington, U.S., on March 5. Pence was in Washington to discuss the state's efforts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and officials have been avoiding shaking hands to prevent the spread of germs.

The military-appointed members of parliament wearing face masks leave after a session in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 4.

People wearing face masks cross a road in Shanghai, China, on March 2.

A paramedic wearing a protective suit sanitizes the hands of people in Ashkelon, Israel, on March 2.

Personnel from the health ministry check tourists' temperatures and for any symptoms at the Rumichaca border bridge in Tulcán, Ecuador, on March 1.

A South Korean soldier wearing protective gear sanitizes a street in front of the city hall in Daegu on March 2.

Students of Hanoi National University of Education attend the first day of classes after returning to the university, which was closed for over a month due to the coronavirus outbreak, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 2.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference on the coronavirus outbreak as (L-R) U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert Redfield and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams look on, at the White House on Feb. 29.

Pedestrians wearing face masks cross a square in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 29.

A police officer wears a protective face mask on the street in Mexico City, Mexico, on Feb. 29.

A researcher works in a lab that is developing testing for the COVID-19 at the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation in Nutley, New Jersey, U.S., on Feb 28. The facility develops novel therapies for some of the worlds most difficult diseases. 

A health worker takes part in a drill to handle suspected carriers of coronavirus, at a hotel in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Feb. 26.

Personnel wearing protective gear spray anti-septic solution at a traditional market in Seoul on Feb. 26.

Spanish police officers patrol outside the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel in Tenerife, Canary Island, Spain, on Feb. 25.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks during a special government meeting to discuss measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, at the Daegu City Hall in Daegu on Feb. 25.

Fans wear masks at Stadio San Paolo in Naples, Italy, on Feb. 25, prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona.

A newly wed couple wear protective masks as they take photos with family in Hong Kong on Feb. 24. 

Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization (WHO) attends a news conference on the WHO-China Joint Mission on coronavirus in Beijing, on Feb. 24. 

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres speaks during an update on the situation at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, on Feb. 24. 

Figures depicting coronavirus and "carnevals-virus" are seen at the Shrove Monday celebrations in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Feb. 24.

A reveler wears protective face mask at the Venice Carnival, the last days of which were called off after third death was reported in the country, in Italy on Feb. 23.

Media personnel chase after a passenger (C) who disembarked from the Diamond Princess cruise ship at the Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, on Feb. 19.

Indians who were airlifted from Wuhan wait to collect their release certificates before leaving the ITBP quarantine facility in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 17.

Military medics stand in a formation after deplaning from a transport aircraft of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) at the Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan, China, on Feb. 17.

A teacher gives a lecture with the help of her smart phone during an online class at a middle school in Donghai, China, on Feb. 17.

Pictures of Pakistani students studying in Wuhan, China, are displayed by their family members during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, on Feb. 16. The family members are demanding the evacuation of their relatives.

Nepalese nationals who were in Wuhan walk out from a Nepal Airlines plane at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, on Feb. 16. The chartered plane brought back 175 nationals from Hubei province.

A laboratory technician helps a colleague remove the protective suit after leaving a laboratory in Shenyang, China, on Feb. 12.

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun has his temperature checked during a visit to a clinic in Gyeonggi, South Korea, on Feb. 8.

Workers in protective gear are seen on Japan Coast Guard boats in Yokohama, on Feb. 5, bringing patients from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship.

Beds are set up at an exhibition center, which was converted into a hospital, in Wuhan on Feb. 4. 

Dozens of diggers work to build a new hospital in Wuhan, on Jan. 25. Due to the large number of infected people, the government decided to establish a temporary 1,000-bed hospital.