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Peugeot To Repatriate Staff From China’s Wuhan Area After Coronavirus Outbreak

By Aiko TanakaChina
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French automotive group PSA, maker of the Peugeot and Citroen brands, said in a statement it will repatriate expat staff and their families from the Wuhan area in China, which is at the center of an outbreak of coronavirus.

It said that 38 people would be evacuated and that the initiative will be executed in full collaboration with the Chinese authorities and the French general consulate.

PSA said the evacuees will remain in quarantine in Changsha before traveling back to their home countries.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific area of China is the focus of the staff repatriation?

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PSA is repatriating staff and their families from the Wuhan area, which has been identified as the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.

Q.

How many people are being evacuated by PSA from Wuhan?

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The company has stated that a total of 38 individuals will be evacuated as part of this initiative to move staff and their families.

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What is the immediate plan for the evacuated staff and families upon leaving Wuhan?

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The evacuees will first remain in quarantine in Changsha. Following this period, they will then travel back to their respective home countries.

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Which government bodies are involved in coordinating the repatriation efforts?

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The initiative is being executed in full collaboration with both the Chinese authorities and the French general consulate, ensuring proper procedures are followed.

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