Most cases are concentrated in Hubei province. Wuhan is the capital city of the province and considered the epicenter of the outbreak.
China said the coronavirus outbreak has killed more than 700 people and infected at least 34,000 people in the country.
"The safety and security of our team members, suppliers and stakeholders continues to be our top priority," the company said in an emailed statement. "For the week of Feb. 10, all plants in China will start preparing to resume operations from the following week and beyond. We will continue to evaluate the situation."
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