iPhone manufacturing in India may hit snag as Apple partners confirm Covid positive employees

Apple now manufactures as many as four iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 12.

Apple expanded its manufacturing business in India not long ago. Taiwanese companies Foxconn and Wistron are the partners that have been making iPhones in India. But both manufacturers have hit a snag with production, thanks to Covid-19. Several employees at both facilities have tested positive. While Foxconn said it sent infected employees for quarantine, Wistron closed the facility for at least five days to prevent infection from getting spread to others. The production of iPhones may be affected, although none of the partners has confirmed production slowdowns. Foxconn confirmed that at least 10 Chinese engineers at its plant in Chennai have tested Covid-19 positive, as per Taiwan News. The Taiwanese manufacturing giant said treatment for patients is underway at a hospital while the Chennai facility has been disinfected thoroughly. Because disinfection was done, Foxconn did not close the facility and is continuing to operate it. The government of Tamil Nadu recently imposed a complete lockdown till May 24. However, manufacturing industries have been permitted. Foxconn said in a statement that it will provide employees with the necessary means to prevent infections.