Coronavirus outbreak: Apple shuts down stores in China until Feb 9

Apple Inc anunced a temporary closure of stores, corporate offices and contact centres in China until February 9 amid mysterious coronavirus outbreak. American tech giant’s decision to shut down stores in China, its third-largest consumer market, will hit hard business with alrey affected tourism sector. 

"Out of an abundance of caution and based on latest vice from leing health experts, we're closing all our corporate offices, stores, and contact centers in mainland China through February 9," said company in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with people most immediately affected by coronavirus and with those working around clock to study and contain it," it ded.

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company h alrey closed its stores in Wuhan, epicentre of coronavirus outbreak. Earlier, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that company will be donating to groups working on ground to support those affected by virus. 

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Indian evacuates its citizens

Meanwhile, several countries including India and United States have started evacuating ir citizens from coronavirus-hit region of Wuhan and Hubei province. An Air India flight carrying 324 Indian citizens, with a majority of students, landed in Delhi on February 1. Indians who arrived at Delhi airport will be taken to an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp where y will be kept in isolation for 14 days for medical observation.

Ar Air India flight has taken off for Wuhan to evacuate remaining citizens who gave ir consent to leave Hubei Province for time being. Indian Embassy in Beijing urged all Indian nationals living in Hubei province to contact embassy through hotlines if y intend to avail next flight.

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