'If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me': Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he was officially reopening his California electric car plant in defiance of local government lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he was officially reopening his California electric car plant in defiance of local government lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The automaker also outlined a series of safety measures it was enforcing as it reopened, including mandatory social distancing and enhanced cleaning measures. Balram added Monday that they look forward to reviewing Tesla's site-specific plan for reopening beyond Minimum Basic Operations. Medical authorities have urged against mass reopening plans in the absence of a vaccine, widespread antibody testing or an effective treatment for COVID-19.— Donald J. Trump May 12, 2020 On Saturday, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Alameda County, arguing in court documents obtained by ABC News that the plant is part of California's governor-outlined"critical infrastructure" and has the right to reopen despite local officials ordering the opposite.
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