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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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Why are so many businesses closing indoor dining during the COVID pandemic?
<|assistant|>
A large number of restaurants and businesses have been forced to close their indoor dining spaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is largely because of the social distancing policies implemented to prevent the spread of the virus, as well as the requirement for physical distancing between patrons when in an indoor space. Additionally, the restrictions on travel and closed doors to the outside have restricted foot traffic, resulting in low patronage and diminishing profits for many businesses that rely on indoor dining.