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Reuters: Foxconn’s India plant cuts Apple iPhone production by 50%

On May 11, Beijing time, according to a Reuters report, two people familiar with the matter revealed that iPhone 12 production at a Foxconn factory in India had dropped by more than 50% due to workers who had to leave their jobs due to the new crown pneumonia.

Foxconn’s factory in Tamil Nadu, southern India, produces iPhones exclusively for India. Tamil Nadu is one of the states hardest hit by the second wave of COVID-19 in India. Beginning Monday, Tamil Nadu has closed the city and closed public transportation and shops in an attempt to curb the soaring number of infections.

A person familiar with the matter said that more than 100 Foxconn workers in Tamil Nadu have been infected with the new crown pneumonia. The company has imposed a “no entry” ban on the factory in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, which lasted until 5 The end of the month.

“From yesterday, employees are only allowed to leave, not to enter the factory,” said a person familiar with the matter. “The factory only retains a small part of its output.”

The two people familiar with the matter said that more than 50% of the factory’s output has been cut. They did not specify the capacity of the factory, and it is not clear how many workers are in the factory. Foxconn provides accommodation for employees.

Foxconn responded that a small number of employees at one of the company’s factories in India tested positive for COVID-19 and the company is providing support, including medical assistance.

“Foxconn puts the health and safety of our employees first, which is why we have been working closely with Indian local governments and public health agencies to solve the challenges we and all companies face in dealing with the new crown pneumonia crisis.” Foxconn said in a statement.

Foxconn declined to comment on factory output or specific staffing. Apple has not yet commented.

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