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Volkswagen CEO in quarantine with COVID-19

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Posted on January 27, 2022

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Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine Due to COVID-19

BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess has contracted the coronavirus and is currently in quarantine, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.

A spokesperson confirmed that the 63-year-old had been infected, as initially reported by Business Insider.

Diess had already received a booster vaccination, which means he can leave quarantine after seven days if he tests negative. He did not have any major meetings planned in the next week.

All employees with whom Diess had personal contact had been tested and had not been infected.

(Reporting by Jan Schwartz, writing by Emma Thomasson; Editing by Riham Alkousaa)

Key Takeaways

  • Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has contracted COVID-19.
  • Diess is in quarantine and had received a booster shot.
  • He can leave quarantine after seven days if he tests negative.
  • No major meetings were planned for Diess in the coming week.
  • Employees in contact with Diess tested negative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess contracting COVID-19 and entering quarantine.
Has Herbert Diess been vaccinated?
Yes, Herbert Diess had received a booster vaccination before contracting COVID-19.
Are other Volkswagen employees affected?
No, employees who had contact with Diess tested negative for COVID-19.

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