Building at Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19

Dave Bartkowiak Jr., Digital Managing Editor

Published: March 18, 2020 at 11:39 AMUpdated: March 18, 2020 at 12:43 PM

DETROIT – The final assembly building at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for coronavirus.

UPDATE: Ford, GM, FCA to shut down all plants due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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According to a representative with the company, the building will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected during the closure.

Employees who had direct contact with the employee have been asked by Ford to self-quarantine and seek medical attention.

Fiat-Chrysler Automotive suspended production at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant after it was announced Tuesday an employee at plant tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Building at Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19

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