Pokémon GO are helping small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus has decimated the business trade but the makers of the popular augmented reality mobile game have decided to give back, by offering 1000 of their locations free to small businesses.
A statement read at the time: "At Niantic, we are passionate about bringing communities together and lifting one another up, through the good times and the challenging times. We understand that many local businesses have experienced unprecedented hardship over the past few months - and we want to help. We called upon Pokémon GO players to nominate their favourite small and local businesses to participate in the Niantic Local Business Recovery initiative.
"As part of our efforts to assist the economic recovery of local businesses, we are committed to supporting 1000 nominated businesses by providing complimentary promotion in Pokémon GO for one year. Our team is now moving into the process of reviewing submissions. We thank you for your participation and look forward to welcoming your favourite small and local businesses aboard!"
