Ford today announced it has signed contracts with health systems in two Ohio plant cities with major company facilities to quickly test hourly and salaried employees with suspected symptoms of COVID-19.

The safety of our workforce is our top priority. Working closely with the UAW and external experts in infectious disease and epidemiology, we have developed safety standards to protect our workforce.

The safety of our workforce is our top priority.

Ford started resuming production and operations in the United States today.

Ford today announced it had signed contracts with health systems in four metro areas with major company facilities to quickly test hourly and salaried employees with suspected symptoms of COVID-19.

Ford is targeting a phased restart for its North America operations beginning May 18, including restarting vehicle production in North America and bringing back the first wave of employees that are not able to do their jobs remotely.

The first Ford-built powered air-purifying respirators, developed in close collaboration with 3M, are on their way to help protect health care workers fighting COVID-19.

Ford today outlined its global health and safety protocols, sharing how best practices and input from around the world are helping to protect its workforce, dealers, customers and suppliers as it phases in the restart of its global plants.

Ford Motor Company’s Chief Operating Officer Jim Farley, Chief Human Resources Officer Kiersten Robinson, and Chief Manufacturing and Labor Affairs Officer Gary Johnson will host a news webcast at noon EDT Thursday.

Ford is expanding its efforts to design and produce urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for health care workers, first responders and patients fighting coronavirus.