Apple to close 42 stores in China due to coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis is having many consequences for the economy, as many factories in China are reducing or stopping their activity completely. Some companies are also temporarily closing their stores in the country. This is the case of Apple, which has announced that during this crisis they will keep their 42 stores closed in the country.

Apple to Close 42 Stores in China Due to Coronavirus

Initially, the company had closed three of its stores as a precautionary measure. This has been expanded, with all stores now closing temporarily.

Provisional measure

Apple is one of the companies noticeably affected by the coronavirus. Since for a couple of weeks it has been questioned whether or not the firm will have problems with the production of its new iPhone, which would be presented in March officially and is currently in production. It appears that the company will be able to carry out such production, although this has not been confirmed.

In addition, these weeks the sales of the brand in China have collapsed, due to this crisis. Therefore, the company believes that it is better to have stores closed this time, until the crisis has been solved or there are fewer problems.

It is unknown how long Apple stores in China will remain closed. It is an extreme measure, but necessary considering the current situation in the country. So we will see when they open again and also if the production of your new phone is finally affected or not.

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