BMW closes 3 factories in China for fear of corona virus

The German company "BMW", the leader in luxury cars, announced yesterday, Thursday, that it will close three factories in Shenyang, China, where about 18 thousand people work, and will manufacture half a million cars annually, in light of the outbreak of the Corona virus. the new.

The company spokesman in Munich said that the week-long Chinese New Year holiday was extended for another week until February 9.

He added that only Shenyang office staff will return to work from Monday, but they will work from home.

The spokesman did not say what would happen after February 9th.