HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group has temporarily closed around 40 stores in Hong Kong and Macao in response to the novel coronavirus epidemic, following similar moves in mainland China, a spokesperson said Monday.
Jeweler's move follows similar temporary shutdowns across mainland China

Chow Tai Fook said it has no plans at this point to lay off workers in response to the coronavirus outbreak. © Reuters
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group has temporarily closed around 40 stores in Hong Kong and Macao in response to the novel coronavirus epidemic, following similar moves in mainland China, a spokesperson said Monday.