The Wuhan coronavirus has almost caused a worldwide epidemic. Like other companies, Apple took action weeks ago, adapting to the occurrence of the disease. Those measures began in China, though the country has already returned to normal. Now, the challenge is global, so Cupertino's company has taken several steps.
They all focus on three major problems: defense employees, developers and customers.
Apple's steps to deal with the coronavirus
Apple has been revealing its response to the coronavirus a few weeks ago, starting with China. As the pathogen reaches worldwide, the company made the following decisions from last Friday:
- After cancellation For modern Apple sessions, all Apple stores in the world are closed, except for the ones found in them Greater China (China, Taiwan and Hong Kong). Originally, the date for raising this rating is March 27, now this date has been deleted.
- Remote operation if possible, other than Greater China. The office staff should follow suit special measures to avoid infection.
- Body temperature and health status in all offices, to prevent spread.
- Hourly workers continue to gather 100% of income, whether they are affected by their illness or that of a family member.
In addition to these initiatives, Apple has brought its employees inside the regions most affected by the coronavirus in China food kit, hand soap and iPad. This is about employees. For developers, Apple has already announced that this year's WWDC will be different.
Apple has taken several steps, such as closing the store and telecommunications, to prevent the spread between employees and customers.
The exact date of the event is unknown, otherwise it will be June. In addition, Apple has put a lot of control over the type of apps that are published in the App Store, in particular, in relation to COVID-19. No games, only allowed on approved organs such as NGOs, governments and medical facilities are allowed.
As for users, all attention given to virtual stores is returned online or over the phone. The purchase of new equipment, as well as technical support is made through these channels. In the event of needing repair, the devices must send in parcel. Finally, Apple News has its section on coronavirus in those countries where the service is available.
Uncertainty about Apple's results
While Apple's value is to its employees, consumers and developers, it is impossible to imagine the economic impact that the coronavirus will have on their accounts. Some weeks ago the company announced it was withdrawing its leads from the results 2020 second quarter revenue
Obviously, the closure of the store will affect demand for products. In China, the first country to enter the figure, official figures show a 60% decrease in iPhone demand in February. Although the world has already returned to normal, the whole world You recently entered a solitary confinement or solitary confinement somewhere.
Some analysts say the demand will not be dismantled but will be postponed. There's also an iPhone 12 sales cycle in September, although as we've seen, this debate is raising some questions. When misery follows an epidemic hit too hard in the economy, plans to purchase devices will be affected.
Back to normal product stock, the last few weeks have been extremely slow. Currently, all three types of iPhone 11 they have improved their delivery just a few days from the time of order. It shows that China is returning to normal. It is yet to be seen what our long-awaited situation will be.
