McDonald's is closing all of its restaurants in the UK as the coronavirus pandemic rages on

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• McDonald's is closing all of its restaurants in the UK and Ireland on Monday. The closings will impact more than 135,000 workers. 
• The chain had previously closed the seating areas of its restaurants and moved to takeaway, delivery, and drive-thru options only. 
• In the US, sit-down dining areas in its restaurants have also closed but the chain is fighting to stay open. 
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McDonald's is closing all of its restaurants in the UK and Ireland on Monday.

The fast-food chain announced on Sunday that it had "taken the difficult decision" to close more than 1,270 locations across the UK and Ireland, which employ more than 135,000 workers, as the coronavirus infection continues to spread. 

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