Honda Motor Co said on Friday it will gradually resume production at Canadian and U.S. auto plants starting May 11. The Japanese automaker, which suspended production on March 23, is also recalling all salaried and support associates in the U.S.
who have been on furlough. Honda will impose new safety requirements at its plants including temperature checks. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] No one will be allowed in Honda plants with a temperature of 100-degrees Fahrenheit (37.77-degrees Celsuis) or higher, the company said.
The auto manufacturer will also require the use of masks or cloth face coverings “at all times inside all buildings except when eating or drinking.” “Honda plants and offices