Japanese auto giant has decided to extend stop their businesses in China till February 17 after examining a number of factors, including the "guidance to local and regional governments, the supply of parts and logistics", according to a press release from Toyota.
the Company also announced that it will join a campaign to help those who live in areas most affected by the new infection, to facilitate the work of local authorities. In particular, it will send medical masks, costumes biosecurity for staff, disinfectants; purchasing them will be the company's units worldwide.
Earlier, Toyota Motor Corp. announced to suspend operations in China until February 9, joining the other international companies that reduce activity in China because of an outbreak of pneumonia in this country.
On the morning of 7 February in China was 31 211 confirmed case of infection with coronavirus, more than 220 other countries. Died 638 infected, recovered more 1540.
President of the United States Donald trump discussed in a telephone conversation with President of China XI Jinping the situation with the spread of 2019 coronavirus-nCoV.
XI also stressed that China is gradually delivering results. He is confident that China will be able to defeat the epidemic without any long-term consequences for economic development. Mr. trump replied that he did not casts doubt on China's ability to cope with a new epidemic.
