Apple Donates 2 Million Masks to Medical Staff in the US and Europe

Team Cook "Thanks to the heroes fighting on the front lines"
Added a feature to Siri that provides information on COVID-19 symptoms

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Apple is donating 2 million masks to medical staff in the United States and Europe.

On the 22nd (local time), Apple CEO Tim Cook stated on Twitter, "We are donating millions of masks to medical personnel in the United States and Europe to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). We thank the heroes fighting on the front lines."

Earlier, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced at the White House that Apple would donate 2 million industrial masks, and CEO Tim Cook personally revealed the donation. U.S. health authorities estimate that more than 3.5 billion masks will be needed as COVID-19 spreads worldwide. As of the 22nd, the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. has surpassed 31,057, and some regions, including New York State, are experiencing difficulties due to shortages of medical supplies and equipment, including masks.

Along with this, Apple has also updated the functionality of its AI assistant Siri to provide answers related to COVID-19. When asked about COVID-19 symptoms, Siri guides users to call 911 if they have symptoms such as fever, dry cough, or difficulty breathing.

CEO Tim Cook recently revealed that Apple is conducting donation activities including medical support in the Protezione region of Italy. On the 13th, Apple announced it would provide $15 million to help alleviate the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

Currently, Apple has temporarily closed Apple Stores in all regions except Greater China. Due to concerns about supply shortages, Apple has also limited the purchase quantity to a maximum of two devices per customer for online store purchases.

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