Detroit three agree to shut U.S. factories on account of employee fears about coronavirus, supply says



DETROIT -- The Detroit three automakers have agreed to close down their U.S. manufacturing amenities because of the unfold of the novel coronavirus, in keeping with an individual with information of their discussions.

It was not instantly clear when the shutdown would take impact or for the way lengthy. UAW President Rory Gamble had beforehand referred to as for a preemptive two-week closure. 

Ford, Normal Motors and Fiat Chrysler had beforehand agreed to enhanced security measures at its amenities, however the extraordinary transfer to briefly droop all manufacturing adopted continued strain from the UAW and an identical transfer by Honda Motor Co. to shutter its nonunionized U.S. crops for six manufacturing days. 

The automakers didn't instantly reply to requests for remark.

The Related Press reported the Detroit three shutdown earlier.

The standing of the automakers' Canada crops remained in limbo as of midday japanese time. 

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