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CNN Shuts Offices as COVID Infections Surge

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The decision was made out of an “abundance of caution.”

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CNN is shutting its offices to most employees as COVID-19 cases surge to alarming levels amid the spread of the Omicron variant. The decision came via an internal memo late Saturday that said all employees who can complete their work duties outside the office must do so “until further notice.” The memo clarified that the decision to revert back to the 2020 way of life was made out of an “abundance of caution” and that updates will be monitored into the New Year.

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