PSA to resume production in France over this week

Peugeot owner PSA is among many automakers around the world to have been hit hard by the coronavirus. The French automaker said on Monday that it would gradually resume production at sites over the course of this week.

PSA said a first wave in the partial resumption in industrial activity would occur between May 4 and May 11, with French sites gradually resuming from May 11 onwards.

The company added it would have enforced health and safety measures at sites, such as checking the temperatures of workers, and supplying masks, hydro-alcoholic gel and protective glasses, and maintaining social distancing between staff.

Coronavirus has so far infected more than 3,582,469 people and killed more than 251,365 people worldwide. In France, it has killed 25,201 and infected over 131,863 people.