Virus scare empties malls on world's priciest shopping strip Virus scare empties malls on world's priciest shopping strip
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2020
In an almost deserted mall, the few shoppers hurry past wearing face masks. In the luxury stores, sales assistants, also in masks, outnumber customers -- if they have any at all. To pass the time, staff chat with each other or play with their phones.