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Chikungunya virus not a threat to Apple’s Chinese supply chain

There’s another virus spreading in China, but despite what you may have heard on social media, it is not airborne, is contained, and isn’t comparable to the COVID-19 situation for Apple or the world yet.

Factory workers in white uniforms and hats assemble electronics at a Foxconn plant.
Foxconn likely won’t be affected by the virus. Image source: Foxconn

The Coronavirus pandemic that shut down the world started with China and affected everyone globally. Apple’s business was significantly impacted due to its heavy reliance on China.

Things have changed thanks to Apple’s reshuffling of its supply chain and its growing presence in India. The BBC reports that there’s a new virus outbreak in China, but there’s no need to worry — this isn’t another Coronavirus or pandemic situation.

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