CORONA VIRUS: Global Shipment of Smartphones to Drop By 2.3%

The deadly Corona Virus epidemic that is tormenting virtually every part of the World right now is affecting the economy of so many nations including China where the Virus was first detected.

A reliable report from IDC reveals that first half of 2020 will see a decline of 10.6% YoY, with the market likely to only make up ground in the second half with accelerated 5G efforts.

The outbreak is now affecting the Chinese economy and they are trying to recover from the shock. A lot of money has been spent by the Chinese Government to fight this virus but it seems a lot more has to be done because more people are infected.

IDC is calculating a multi-quarter growth for the industry in China as Chinese workers gradually return to factories amidst persisting transportation challenges.

Normally, February and March are the peak time of the year when some flagship models are launched but Corona virus disease has already affected the smartphone sector. With this in mind, IDC predicted that smartphone shipment will be affected this year and I guess you know what it will mean to manufactures, Loses.

Apart from smartphones, the virus is affecting other sectors as well. For instance, most public places such as schools, factories, and markets has closed in China because of Corona Virus.

Symptoms of Corona virus include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

Below are countries with Corona virus cases right now.

1. China
2. Japan
3. United Kingdom
4. Malaysia
5. Thailand
6. Oman
7. Lebanon
8. Australia
9. Switzerland
10. New Zealand
11. Greece
12. Belarus
13. Lithuania
14. Republic of Korea (South Korea)
15. Iran
16. USA
17. Italy
18. Germany
19. Kuwait
20. France
21. The Netherlands
22. Nigeria
23. San Marino
24. Estonia
25. Denmark
26. Bahrain
27. Spain
28. Iraq
29. Canada
30. Austria
31. United Arab Emirates
32. Singapore
33. Taiwan
34. North Macedonia
35. Georgia
36. Romania
37. Pakistan
38. Norway
39. Brazil
40. Croatia
41. Algeria
42. Afghanistan
43. Israel
44. India
45. Egypt
46. Vietnam
47. Philippines
48. Belgium
49. Russia
50. Sweden
51. Finland
52. Sri Lanka
53. Cambodia
54. Nepal

As you can see, as at today, 29 February, 2020. 54 countries has confirmed case(s) of Corona Virus. May God help us.