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Apple Camera Module Supplier LG Innotek Closes Factory Following Confirmed Coronavirus Case

Posted March 2, 2020 at 5:21pm by iClarified · 4257 views
Apple supplier LG Innotek closed down one of its factory in Gumi, South Korea yesterday after one of its workers was tested positive for coronavirus. LG Innotek supplies camera modules for Apple's iPhone.

A company official told Reuters that the plant will be closed today for disinfection.

Despite a production slowdown and threat of more plant closures, Apple CEO Tim Cook has remained positive on the situation with its suppliers. Cook recently said, "it feels to me that China is getting the coronavirus under control."

Apple has warned investors that it will likely miss its guidance for the March quarter due to the virus which has closed down retail stores and factories.

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