Coronavirus scare: China Goes into Pause Mode, Suppliers Remain Stoic

Over the past week or so, Beroe contacted over 100 suppliers in China, including nearly 30 in the hard-hit Hubei province. The situation in China is grim and far from certain. Many companies are yet to resume work. Some cities are under lockdown with citizens not allowed to enter or leave.

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Coronavirus scare: China Goes into Pause Mode, Suppliers Remain Stoic

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