Boeing temporarily stops production in many plants

Boeing has announced that it will temporarily shutdown plants in the Seattle region temporarily for at least 14 days from 25 March. Boeing produces most of the aircraft there. This decision was made in particular due to the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in the workforce. There was even a recent death complaint. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said:

“This necessary step protects our employees and the communities where they work and live. We continue to work closely with public health officials, and we’re in contact with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders who are affected by this temporary suspension. We regret the difficulty this will cause them, as well as our employees, but it’s vital to maintain health and safety for all those who support our products and services, and to assist in the national effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. ”

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