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[From: Human Resources, Valerie Workman To: Everybody Date: March 16, 2020] Tesla team-- In follow-up to communications earlier today, a shelter in place [order] was issued for the six California Bay Area counties (including San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda) effective as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday March 17. During this time, the federal government has directed that all National Critical Infrastructure continue to operate during this global pandemic. National Critical Infrastructure are business sectors crucial to the economic prosperity and continuity of the United States, and includes auto manufacturing and energy infrastructure as deined by the Department of Homeland Security. People need access to transportation and energy, and we are essential to providing it. We have also been in close communication with the state of California, Alameda County, and the City of Fremont, regarding the federal government’s guidance. As a result, Tesla a nd our supplier network will continue operations that directly support factory production, vehicle deliveries, and service. If you work in these areas, you should continue to report to work, and if you don’t you should work from home until further notice. To keep you safe we will continue to follow social distancing guidelines, 6 feet or more between employees. This is what the US CDC recommends and the guidelines we continue to follow as national critical infrastructure. Please contact your manager or HR Partner if you have any questions. For personnel in other locations, please continue to come to work and follow social distancing guidelines and the hygiene recommendations provided by Tesla and health authorities. As always, if you or your family are showing lu-like symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever) or have come into contact with someone conirmed with the virus, stay home and notify your manager immediately. Your manager will immediately contact [

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