Volkswagen to close factories in Mexico to protect public health

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen will temporarily close its factories in Mexico's Puebla and Guanajuato states in a bid to preserve public health, the company's Mexican unit said in a statement on Friday, amid growing worries over the spread of the coronavirus.The shutdowns will take effect on March 30 and extend through April 12, according to the statement.The company also pointed to slowing demand and the risk of shortages of parts as factors in the decision to suspend..