After Showing Disdain for the Covid-19 Epidemic, Billionaire

But recently, it seems that billionaire Elon Musk had to change his mind about the Covid-19 epidemic. According to Business Insider, Elon Musk sent an email to Tesla employees. In it, he said that employees would not have to go to work, if they had symptoms of the disease or were concerned that the Covid-19 epidemic could spread.

Elon Musk said: 'I want to make it clear that if you feel sick or uncomfortable, please do not feel compelled to go to work. Personally, I'm still going to work, but that's just me. Perfect if you may need to stay home for any reason. '

Tesla's CEO also said that the company did not have any cases positive for Covid-19, at least until now.

However, Elon Musk still thinks that fear is causing more consequences than the disease itself, because essential items and medical facilities are taken away from some people who really need it. more urgent.

'My frank opinion is still the harm of panic because Covid-19 is more frightening than this disease itself. Elon Musk said that medical resources and essentials are not focused on those who really need it.

But overall, Elon Musk changed his position and became more cautious about the Covid-19 epidemic, compared to when he tweeted on March 6. He also warned his employees not to gather. Practice crowds, to avoid virus spread.

Elon Musk said in an email: 'Most of the threat comes from crowded public places, but you should also be careful with family gatherings.' In addition, billionaire Elon Musk also praised the efforts to control and monitor the disease of the United States.

Reference: Business Insider