Enterprise Information: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, And Hublot Announce Momentary Manufacturing Halt

Audemars Piguet, which made its announcement by way of Twitter, mentioned that it could shut manufacturing websites, some places of work, and boutiques: “On this interval of uncertainty, folks’s security stays on the coronary heart of our priorities. This is the reason we’ve determined to shut our Swiss manufacturing websites in addition to a few of our places of work and boutiques in numerous international locations till the top of March.”

The closures come within the wake of the Swiss federal authorities declaring an “distinctive scenario” within the nation on Monday because of the speedy unfold of coronavirus. Switzerland has recorded three,028 instances of coronavirus and 21 confirmed deaths. The federal government’s declaration requires all outlets, eating places, bars, leisure, and leisure amenities within the nation to stay closed till April 19.