SpaceX TeslaElon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors announced Monday via Twitter that he now has Covid.

This announcement follows the closing of Tesla’s Shanghai factory. faced regional Covid restrictionsIt is reportedly required by law. suspend production for four daysUp to April 1. China has shut down Shanghai in two stages to stop a Covid-19 epidemic. Tesla production was suspended in Shanghai, China for 2 days in March when Covid Health Orders were implemented.

Musk stated Monday: “Covid-19, the virus of Theseus.” What gene mutations did it take to make Covid-19 not work? It’s rumored that I have the same symptoms, but it is not the first time. Musk did not provide any explanation about how or why the results were so doubtful.

Musk is known for underestimating novel coronaviruses and blaming health officials.

In February 2020, as Covid began to impact the U.S., Musk wrongly estimated that the virus would be gone by April 2020. He announced in November 2020 that he was positive for Covid.

Musk called April 2020 to report that California’s Covid numbers were increasing. health restrictions “Fascist” was the operative word during an expletive-rich rant at a company earnings conference. His company’s Fremont plant, California was kept operational by the CEO. despite health ordersHowever, the county and state did not respond to my request.

China’s approach to Tesla is much more open-minded. ReutersA Tesla spokesperson stated that Tesla strives to fulfill its epidemi prevention responsibilities. He also said that Shanghai’s COVID-19 actions helped build the foundations for future city development.

CNBC asked Tesla what this might mean for production and deliveries. CNBC reached out to Tesla for comments but they did not respond immediately.

Based on data provided by the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla sold 473.078 made-in Shanghai electric vehicles to its customers between 2021 and 2021. The company now makes Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in China, and then sells them throughout Europe and Asia.

Tesla continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Brandenburg’s new factory. It has also been given conditional approval to begin commercial production.

The company plans to host a “Cyber Rodeo”, grand opening for another large, brand new Austin factory on April 7.

Tesla faces the same problems as other automakers: widespread shortages in chips, rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and pressure from Russia’s invasion.

However, Tesla shares rose more than 8% mid-day after Musk’s Covid diagnosis and production problems. announced plans for another stock split.