US Tesla Also Joins 'Mandatory Mask Wearing' Policy

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] American electric vehicle company Tesla has mandated indoor mask-wearing for workers at its battery factory located in Reno, Nevada.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 8th (local time), citing sources, that Tesla requires all employees to wear masks regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

The company stated that this policy change is due to the spread of the Delta variant and updated guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Previously, Tesla only required mask-wearing for unvaccinated individuals.

The Nevada state government has announced plans to mandate mask-wearing in Storey County, where Tesla's factory is located, within this week if the spread of the Delta variant is not contained.

Tesla's move follows similar measures by major U.S. automakers last week, who mandated mask-wearing for employees working in factories, offices, and logistics warehouses.

Earlier on the 3rd, the three major U.S. automakers?General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler?issued a joint statement mandating mask-wearing for all workers in the United States.

Other automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz have also decided to reintroduce mask mandates for their employees in the U.S.

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