Coronavirus temporarily closes Dayton Mall, Fairfield Commons

The owner of the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp. and The Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek has temporarily closed those sites due to the spread of COVID-19.

Washington Prime Group Inc. announced Monday the closings of all enclosed assets with an indoor common area to end on March 29 or at a date in compliance with applicable federal, local or state mandates regarding coronavirus.

“Exceptions for enclosed centers include exterior facing restaurants with carryout and/or delivery services, and other tenants with exterior facing entrances which may remain open offering essential goods and services to the extent permitted by law,” the company announced.

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In addition, the Washington Prime anticipates a portion of its open air centers, which represent approximately 40% of total net operating income, to remain open to continue to offer essential goods and services to the extent permitted by law.

Other Ohio sites the company announced will temporarily close include the Great Lakes Mall; Indian Mound Mall; Lima Mall; New Towne Mall; Polaris Fashion Place; and Southern Park Mall.

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Nick Blizzard is a staff writer for the Dayton Daily News. He is a graduate of Stebbins High School who earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and its E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Nick is a Riverside native and has been a journalist in the Dayton area for more than 20 years.