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As Orange County Falls to Purple Tier, Businesses Brace for Impact

As Orange County Falls to Purple Tier, Businesses Brace for Impact
A view of the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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IRVINE, Calif.—Innovation is the name of the game for independent Orange County businesses getting hammered by COVID-19 restrictions.
Orange County fell to the purple—most restrictive—level of California’s pandemic tier system on Nov. 16, forcing the closure of indoor gyms and cinemas. Restrictions are also being imposed on retailers and restaurants, which are now prohibited from offering indoor dining. 
Michelle Thompson
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Michelle Thompson is an editor and reporter based in Orange County, California. Her award-winning work has appeared in numerous major Canadian daily newspapers, as well as multiple U.S. publications.
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