The new mask mandate will go into effect Thursday for all plants, offices and warehouses, regardless of vaccination status.
The United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers are reinstating a nationwide mask mandate at all facilities in response to the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus.
The new mask mandate will go into effect Wednesday for all plants, offices and warehouses, regardless of vaccination status. Officials said they will "continue to closely monitor this situation to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep our families, members and employees safe." Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing.DETROIT – The United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers are reinstating a nationwide mask mandate at all facilities in response to the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus.
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