According to company executive Tim Cook, the measure aims to prevent the spread of covid-19.
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The American company Apple has announced this Saturday the suspension of the operation of all its stores outside China until March 27 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a release Posted on the company’s website, executive Tim Cook explains the decision by the fact that “the most effective way to minimize the risk of virus transmission is to reduce density and maximize social distancing.”
“In all of our offices we are adopting more flexible ways of organizing work around the world outside of Greater China. That means team members must work remotely if their work allows it, and those whose work requires them to be in the site must follow guidelines to maximize interpersonal space, “he informs.
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Cook notes that communication between Apple and its customers will move to the Internet, where services and stores will continue to function as usual. It also indicates that the traditional event of the company Worldwide Developers Conference will be held this June in remote format.
In early February Apple Hill temporarily its 42 stores in China due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. This Friday He decided reopen them.
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