ST. LOUIS — Left Bank Books, the 50-year-old institution in the Central West End, is closing its doors to foot traffic.

“This place, which has been a community gathering place for half a century, must close its doors to foot traffic to keep our booksellers and our customers safe and healthy,” Left Bank co-owner Jarek Steele wrote in a message posted to the independent bookstore’s website.

The closure comes a day after St. Louis officials ordered most businesses to close non-remote activities in the wake of public health threats from the new coronavirus pandemic. 

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