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Among the branches that will be delaying the expansion of hours, due to staffing shortages and other pandemic-related issues, are Capitol Hill, Douglass-Truth, Northeast, Northgate, Southwest and West Seattle, according to an SPL news release.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

Additionally, Google will be delaying its official return to offices from sometime in September to October 18th, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spike across the United States.

From The Verge • Jul. 28, 2021

“In light of the current situation, we will be delaying a number of projects, like the plant in Hungary. Other projects will be carefully reconsidered,” Peter said on a call to discuss first quarter earnings.

From Reuters • May 6, 2020