Honda Canada says three of its employees at its manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ont., have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The auto manufacturer said Wednesday that the illnesses originated from outside the plant in other aspects of the workers’ lives and occurred while the plant was shut down for seven weeks.
It’s unclear if the three returned to work after production resumed on May 11. Production had been suspended on March 23. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Honda Canada spokesperson John Bordignon said the company has added numerous health and safety protocols.