After calling coronavirus panic ‘dumb,’ Elon Musk now says it’s harmful in leaked memo

[Yoni Heisler]

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks the coronavirus panic is more harmful than the virus itself.
• In a newly leaked memo to employees, Musk said that employees can opt to stay home if they're slightly ill or uncomfortable at the prospect of contracting the virus.
• Tesla's Fremont factory will remain open as it has been deemed an "essential business."
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As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, a number of high-profile companies, from Apple to Nike, recently decided to close the majority of their stores to help limit the virus from spreading even further. What's more, a number of major U.S. cities have enacted bans which essentially prevent bars, restaurants, and a number of other public establishments, from operating in any capacity. Without question, the coronavirus has impacted and will continue to impact the way most people go about their day-to-day lives. And underscoring the severity of the virus, it's worth noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the coronavirus a pandemic six days ago.

As the entire world continues to worry about the coronavirus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, interestingly enough, remains convinced that the worldwide response to the coronavirus is a bit over the top.

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