Covid-19 outbreaks Apple closes retail stores until March 27. This applies to all countries except China, said Tim Cook CEO.

By March 13, 42 manufacturer stores in China resumed work, which was suspended in early February..

“As elsewhere, the number of new infections continues to grow, we are taking additional measures to protect our team members and clients,” Apple said..

The company employees were advised to switch to remote work.. Employees of closed stores who receive hourly pay will continue to pay during the two-week quarantine.