Because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, Apple has decided to close its Apple Store stores around the world, with the exception of China where they reopen. This closure is effective until March 27.
” In our workplaces and in our communities, we must do everything we can to limit the spread of Covid-19. Apple will temporarily close all stores outside of China until March 27 “says Tim Cook.
In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Apple will be temporarily closing all stores outside of Greater China until March 27 and committing $ 15M to help with worldwide recovery. https://t.co/ArdMA43cFJ
– Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 14, 2020
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The boss of Apple adds that the group’s donations have now reached $ 15 million to help treat the sick and help reduce the economic and community impact of the pandemic.
At the start of the health crisis, Apple stores were closed in China. Following drastic measures taken by the Beijing government, the situation has gradually improved in China, which was the source of the coronavirus epidemic.
The World Health Organization now considers Europe to be the new epicenter of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
5,000 people have lost their lives to # COVID19 – this is a tragic milestone.
Europe has now become the epicenter of the pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China. https://t.co/ryTAmB9ZnI– Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 14, 2020
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In one communicated, Tim Cook writes that one of the lessons learned from the situation in China is that ” reduce density and increase distance between people ” for ” minimize the risk of virus transmission. “
Apple notably highlights telework and measures to ” deep and far-reaching cleaning “for all of its sites. Obviously, Apple’s online stores remain open.
For the 2020 edition of its large WWDC annual conference in June, Apple has made the decision that it will run via a new online format. Last month, Apple warned that its sales targets for the quarter ended March 31 will not be achieved because of the Covid-19 epidemic in China.
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