Hyundai Motor Group to Halt Operations at Czech and Slovakia Plants in Europe for Two Weeks

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 19th that it will suspend operations at its Hyundai Motor Czech plant and Kia Motors Slovakia plant for two weeks starting from the 23rd, in response to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Europe.

A Hyundai Motor official stated, "In accordance with the policies of the Czech and Slovak governments amid the spread of COVID-19 in Europe, we have decided to actively cooperate, prioritizing the safety of our employees, preventing the spread of COVID-19, and considering the logistics impact caused by border closures." The suspension of operations is planned until the 3rd of next month.

The Czech government has declared a state of emergency to prevent the spread of COVID-19, implementing measures such as border closures, entry bans except for citizens and long-term visa holders, nationwide travel restrictions except for essential reasons like commuting, recommendations for telecommuting, a complete ban on gatherings of more than 30 people, prohibition of restaurant operations after 8 p.m., closure of multi-use facilities such as gyms, indefinite closure of educational institutions, and mandatory two-week quarantine for visitors from high-risk countries.

Additionally, the Slovak government has declared a state of emergency, suspending operations of all stores, managing all border crossings and banning foreign entries, requiring all entrants to undergo a two-week self-quarantine, suspending three international airports and international rail and bus services, and temporarily closing schools.

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