MAJOR high street retailer Primark has closed in Warrington.
The firm confirmed the closure of all 189 of its UK stores, affecting some 37,000 people on Sunday.
"Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our employees," a spokesman said.
"Primark has committed to supporting all employees who are directly affected by store closures, with full pay for their contracted hours for 14 days, after which the situation will be reviewed.
"Primark will continue to closely monitor the situation, following WHO advice as well as local and national government guidance."
HMV also closed in Golden Square at the end of Sunday.
Stores already shut include:
Footlocker
Disney Store
Scoop
Build A Bear
St Rocco's
USC
Vintage Viola
Minoti
TK Maxx
River Island
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