Apple is closing all stores and offices in China through February 9

Apple has issued a brief statement stating that it is closing all its physical stores, corporate offices and contact centers in mainland China due to the Coronavirus. They will remain closed until February 9.

Apple has decided to close its offices in China following expert health instructions so that company employees can be protected from the Coronavirus outbreak for two months.
On the other hand, all of Apple's online stores will be open.

Earlier, there were reports that the Coronavirus would affect the production of Apple's upcoming iPhone 9 and iPods. However, Apple's co-founder Fox has denied the rumors. Sources say the trial production of the iPhone 9 has begun. According to rumors, it will be launched at the end of March with 30 million units.

What Is Coronavirus?

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Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A newly identified type, called 2019 novel coronavirus, has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness that started in China. Lauren Sauer, M.S., the director of operations with the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response and director of research with the Johns Hopkins Biocontainment Unit, shares information about 2019 novel coronavirus and what you need to know.