Coronavirus: Starbucks suspending use of personal cups

Starbucks is also joining the fight to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The Seattle-based coffee chain says it is temporarily suspending the use of personal cups at its stores.

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It will still honor its 10-cent discount for any customer who does bring in their own cup or tumbler.

It's unclear how long the suspension will last.

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Starbucks also says it is increasing the number of cleanings at company-operated stores and suspending business-related air travel.

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