Detroit (AP)- Detroit’s three automakers have agreed to close all of their factories due to worker fears about the coronavirus, two people briefed on the matter said Wednesday.
Ford and General motors confirmed in statements Wednesday that all North American factories will close temporarily. Ford said its plants will shut down after Thursday evening shifts, through March 30th, while GM said it will begin a “systematic orderly suspension” of production through at least March 30th.
Operations will be evaluated weekly after that. Messages were left by the Associated Press seeking comment from Fiat Chrysler.
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