Apple, like other companies, is feeling the effect of the coronavirus outbreak.
To this point, key iPhone assembler Foxconn has told its workers to stay away from its Shenzhen factory.
The moratorium referents a noted effort by Apple’s chief supplier to curb the efforts of the outbreak, which has paralyzed much of China’s manufacturing. Shenzhen serves as Foxconn’s Chinese headquarters, and employs tens of thousands of workers, most of whom are out-of-towners.
Foxconn has released the following statement via a text message sent to its employees:
“To safeguard everyone’s health and safety and comply with government virus prevention measures, we urge you not to return to Shenzhen. We’ll update you on the situation in the city. The company will protect everyone’s work-related rights and interests in the duration. As for the happy reunion date in Shenzhen, please wait for further notice.”
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and Bloomberg