Appleが、新型コロナウィルスの影響によって自宅待機状態となっている中国の従業員に対し、ケアパッケージを送ったことがわかりました(AppleInsider)。
中国のApple Storeは一時的な営業停止後、半数以上が時間短縮状態ながらも営業を再開したそうですが、在宅のまま待機している従業員も多い模様。
今回のパッケージの送付先は中国の温州市と湖北省の従業員とされ、中には、iPadやフェイスマスク、消毒液、インスタントコーヒー、紅茶、お菓子など、自宅で必要となるさまざまな物資が含まれているそうです。
また以下のようなメッセージが含まれていたそうです。
Dear Colleagues in Hubei and Wenzhou,
We hope this note finds you heathy and well. Since the last communication with you, we understand that you are all staying strong in this challenging time. We understand the difficulties you are facing and would like to provide our best support to you and your families. Hubei and the city of Wuhan have been hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak, which has now claimed 2,835 lives in China.
We are sending our best wishes to you, on behalf of the entire Apple Team, together with another CareKit for you and your families. In the kit, you will find comfort items and an iPad which can be used to facilitate children's online learning or help pass the time during the prolonged stay at home.
In addition, a series of counselling and consultation services have been prepared especially for you to help you through this time.
