Apple postpones the return of Today at Apple workshops in the United States

The Delta variant forces Apple to backtrack for the Today at Apple workshops. If the reopening of these sessions is still scheduled for August 30 in France and Europe, the manufacturer told its employees that the relaunch of Today at Apple was paused in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil . La Pomme does not rule out the possibility that the workshops will stop elsewhere in the world, depending on the local health situation.

Another measure taken by Apple, an increase in the frequency of tests. Teleworkers participating in the Quest Diagnostics test program will receive kits twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays), instead of just once. The memo intercepted by Bloomberg Explain : ” With the emergence of more contagious variants like Delta, we believe more frequent testing will better protect you and everyone at Apple. ».

The manufacturer also plans to multiply the tests for employees in the offices, three times a week. Apple does not formally require tests or vaccinations, but this initiative could accelerate the return in person. The month of October is still in the sights of management to return to work in the office, at least for some employees.

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However, given the progress of the variant, it is possible that the “real” return to the office will be postponed until next February.

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