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Ajax Diner Shutters to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Ajax Diner is closing temporarily in hopes to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Oxford.
The popular restaurant announced the closing on its Facebook page Monday morning. It’s the first known Oxford restaurant to close its doors in light of the pandemic.
“After talking with the staff .. the consensus is that Ajax is closed,” the post stated.
Screenshot from Facebook
A Venmo account has been opened for the staff, according to Ajax. More information will be provided on how people can donate.
Several states have issued orders closing restaurants, bars and theaters to help prevent the virus from spreading.
“Just yesterday four states closed their restaurants down, so it isn’t if, but when. The quicker we do this, the quicker we can open back up,” said Ajax management in the post.
This is a developing story as more local restaurants could follow suit. Hottytoddy.com will post updates as they’re made available.
Staff report
| Sat, Aug 31 |  | vs Furman | W, 76-0 |
| Sat, Sep 7 |  | vs Middle Tennessee | W, 52-3 |
| Sat, Sep 14 |  | @ Wake Forest | W, 40-6 |
| Sat, Sep 21 |  | vs Georgia Southern | W, 52-13 |
| Sat, Sep 28 |  | vs Kentucky | L, 20-17 |
| Sat, Oct 5 |  | @ South Carolina | W, 27-3 |
| Sat, Oct 12 |  | vs LSU | L, 29-26 (2 OT) |
| Sat, Oct 26 |  | vs Oklahoma | W, 26-14 |
| Sat, Nov 2 |  | @ Arkansas | W, 63-35 |
| Sat, Nov 16 |  | vs Georgia | W, 28-10 |
| Sat, Nov 23 |  | @ Florida | L, 24-17 |
| Sat, Nov 30 |  | vs Mississippi State | W, 26-14 |
| Thu, Jan 2 |  | vs Duke (Gator Bowl) | 6:30 PM • ESPN |
Loretta
March 17, 2020 at 10:10 am
Hurray for Ajax for acting responsibly!
The restaurants and bars that remain open are subjecting their staff and the public to great risk. This is shameful.
Meanwhile, our governmental leaders remain absent.