Coronavirus case confirmed in Samsung factory in South Korea
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We have been hearing news about different factories’ production struggles over the coronavirus outbreak for almost two months now. Unfortunately, on Saturday, Samsung temporarily closed one factory in South Korea over a confirmed case of the coronavirus, reports Reuters. Until now, Samsung has remained fairly unaffected by the public health crisis.
The aforementioned factory complex is situated in the South Korean city of Gumi, close to the center of South Korea’s largest coronavirus outbreak (in the city of Daegu), where, reportedly, the cases of infected with the illness amount to around 433. However, the factory is responsible only for the production of a small portion of high-end phones, in particular the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Fold, primarily for the domestic market.
The facility is to remain closed until Monday morning, while the floor where the infected employee worked will be shut down until February 25, Tuesday. Workers that came into contact with the employee in question are now in self-quarantine and will be tested for possible infection with the virus.
Samsung states that production in other factories in South Korea will remain unaffected for now.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Samsung factory closed due to a confirmed coronavirus case?
Which specific Samsung factory closed due to a confirmed coronavirus case?
The factory temporarily closed is situated in Gumi, South Korea. This complex is close to Daegu, the centre of South Korea's largest coronavirus outbreak, where 433 cases have been reported.
Q.Which Samsung products are manufactured at the affected factory?
Which Samsung products are manufactured at the affected factory?
The factory primarily produces a small portion of high-end phones, specifically the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Fold. These devices are mainly intended for the domestic South Korean market.
Q.How long will the affected factory remain closed, and what measures are being taken for the staff?
How long will the affected factory remain closed, and what measures are being taken for the staff?
The factory will be closed until Monday morning, with the specific floor where the infected employee worked remaining shut until Tuesday, February 25. Employees who had contact with the individual are self-quarantining and will be tested.
Q.Will this factory closure impact Samsung's overall production in South Korea?
Will this factory closure impact Samsung's overall production in South Korea?
Samsung has stated that production in its other factories in South Korea will remain unaffected for the time being. The closed Gumi factory produces only a small part of Samsung's high-end phone range.
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