Ford to restart Mexican plant gradually on May 28

U.S. automaker Ford has set May 28 as a provisional date for the gradual resumption of its plant located in Hermosillo, Mexico, according to a letter to workers observed by Reuters.

In mid-May, Mexican government officials stated the auto industry could exit a mandatory coronavirus lockdown prior to June 1 if safety measures were approved.

The government and automakers had enforced shutdowns of factories to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

About 74,560 people in Mexico have been confirmed as being infected with the coronavirus. The virus has killed 8,134 people in the country.