What started yesterday as the closure of the Apple store in Spain has finally become an official statement from Apple that is less visible. The company has decided to take different steps to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, starting with close all Apple stores in the world except where they are located in China until March 27.
You can read the statement on this website. In it, Apple says all Storefront employees will continue to be paid or not to work, and all those office workers who can do that have started. work from home or have flexible hours
Apple Donates $ 15 Million to Help Fight World Disease
The company also announced that it would make a an initial donation of $ 15 million to help with global response to the epidemic. In addition, it will double by any contribution made by employees for the same purpose. A new section on the coronavirus in Apple News will immediately report all the latest news using certified and reliable sources.
Apple hasn't forgotten to say what this year's WWDC is like it will be completely online as a result of a global epidemic, you are addressing it "the opportunity to integrate all developers in the world in a new way
Tim Cook concludes this statement with the following words:
"We have no doubt about the challenge we are facing right now. Every Apple family is indebted to first-rate medical teams, doctors, nurses, researchers and government health professionals for giving all their spirit to helping the world cope with the challenge. We don't know when we can say when evil is over.
"However, I am inspired by the humanity and determination I have seen in all corners of our global community. As President Lincoln said during the Great Depression, & # 39; This event is full of challenges, and we must step up the Challenge, so we must think and act creatively. & # 39;
This is how Apple has always chosen to tackle major challenges. And this is how we will now deal with this.
From Applesfera we ask everyone Follow the instructions of the authorities of your countries. In Spain the alarm situation is fixed, so if you can study it from the country there is nothing we can do except to ask you to stay in your house for as many days as possible until the epidemic is over.
