Tesla shuts down Shanghai factory due to surge in COVID cases in China

According to an internal memo, Tesla has halted production at its busiest facility in Shanghai.

The reason for the suspension was not disclosed, but According to Reuters, the reporter saw the correspondence. It just told the morning shift workers that they could start their vacation early.

Earlier this month, Elon Musk’s electric car maker announced it would shut down operations ahead of the holiday break, but the planned shutdown came earlier than announced.

Tesla had planned to suspend production of the Model Y from December 25th to January 1st.

Work stoppage Rapid increase in COVID infections in China. A worker called in sick at the factory, according to the news service.