Starbucks Bans Reusable Cups to Stem Spread of Coronavirus

Starbucks Bans Reusable Cups to Stem Spread of Coronavirus
Beverage cups featuring the logo of Starbucks Coffee. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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Starbucks has imposed a temporary ban on the use of reusable cups at its stores over concerns about contagion from the new coronavirus.

The Seattle-based coffee chain said in an open letter Wednesday that it was temporarily suspending the use of personal cups and containers at all its stores around the world to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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