Nissan U.S. auto plants will remain closed through late April

Nissan Motor stated on Wednesday its U.S. auto plants will remain closed through late April to help decrease the spread of the coronavirus.

The Japanese automaker stated some business-essential work will continue with improved safety measures. Nissan reported earlier its first quarter U.S. sales were down 30%.

About 215,344 people in the US have been confirmed as being infected with the coronavirus. The virus has killed 5,112 people in the country.