- According to reports, workers are fleeing the largest iPhone factory in the world amid a Covid epidemic.
- Pictures and videos of workers fleeing Zhengzhou have circulated online.
- Foxconn stated that it arranges transportation for workers who want to return home in an “orderly” manner.
Reports claim that workers from China’s biggest iPhone factory have fled the site in droves amid fears about COVID-19 restrictions.
This facility is located in Zhengzhou, a central Chinese city in Henan. It employs more than 200,000 people. They The majority of iPhones in the world are made by Apple.The COVID-19 virus erupted in the facilities and prompted strict containment measures under China’s Pandemic Control Plan. Covid-zeroFinancial Times reports on Sunday that policies and living conditions have worsened, citing five workers.
Food shortages were a serious concern as only workers at production lines received meal boxes. BloombergAccording to people familiar with the matter, they said Friday. According to the media outlet, workers infected by COVID-19 or those who were afraid of leaving their dorm rooms, were only provided with basic supplies like bread and instant noodles.
Video and photos of Foxconn workers fleeing Zhengzhou have been posted online. One video appears to illustrate the situation. Bags are carried by workersWhile walking to their destination, they should take care of their belongings.
—Bang Xiao 萧邦 (@BangXiao_) October 30, 2022
A videoStephen McDonell, BBC China Correspondent, posted the following video. It appeared to show workers jumping over fences in order to escape from the facility.
—Stephen McDonell (@StephenMcDonell) October 30, 2022
Insider could not independently verify the videos.
Foxconn is also known as Hon Hai Technology Group (China and Taiwan) and stated that it is aware of the “protracted struggle for protecting the health and safety over 200,000 Foxconn workers in Zhengzhou Park.” The company didn’t make any mention of the social media posts.
Foxconn confirmed that it will continue to implement pandemic prevention strategies in Zhengzhou park. This includes setting up a hotline for employees 24 hours a day. The company stated that the outbreak has stabilized and that there is ample supply of daily necessities.
Foxconn stated that some employees want to return home and the park has partnered with the government to arrange personnel and vehicles for a point to point orderly return service. Foxconn stated that the company will work with its other factories in order to minimize the impact on its production capacities.
Just as Apple enters its crucial holiday quarter, the Foxconn virus was discovered. Apple has already warned. Slowing growth during the fourth quarter, due to Supply challenges and a strong US DollariPhone models of higher quality. Foxconn’s Zhengzhou facility could have a significant impact on Apple’s November output. It could be as high as 30%. ReutersReport on Monday, citing an individual with direct knowledge of this matter.
Insider sent a request for comment to Apple, but it was not answered immediately.
Foxconn shares were flat Monday. They traded at 45.50 New Taiwan dollars, or $1.41 per piece, on Taiwan Stock Exchange.
