Elon Musk Says He Swapped Out His Facemask for a Frown: A Light‑hearted Take on a COVID Update
Hey folks, strap in for a quick dose of Tesla CEO life! On Monday (March 28) Elon Musk posted a candid tweet that he allegedly tested positive for COVID-19 again, but the symptoms? Barely a hint. “I supposedly have it again (sigh), but almost no symptoms,” the Space‑X mogul mused, a light scowl flashing in the background.
Testing a Bit… What?
Musk has floated age‑old doubts about COVID test reliability since November 2020. Back then, he claimed that his finger‑prick test results rang the same carnage—two positives followed by two negatives all on the same day—asking if scientists have been messing with his finger yet.
Fast forward to March, he’s still on the lookout for the exact nature of his test, venturing that it could be a “moderate case.” What’s missing is whether he used the gold‑standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or the quick, paper‑based version everyone rummages in supermarkets. Either way, Elon’s tone stays almost the same: “Seriously, are we still checking what’s on the board?”
What’s Up in the Factory?
- While Elon jokes around with fans—actually dancing around the German production line of the first overseas‑made Tesla at the Gruenhide plant last week—he’s also keeping an eye on a rising issue at the Shanghai factory.
- City officials have scheduled a nine‑day lockdown, meaning Tesla’s flagship plant will shut for four days to test everyone for COVID. The factory is a powerhouse, shipping over 56,000 cars in February alone—about 2,000 a day.
At this point, the company isn’t looking to roll out new models due to those pesky supply‑chain hiccups, but you can thank its leadership for the strategic price hikes. After all, a little inflation and the shuffling of the supply lines are enough to keep the market both spicy and stable.
A Corny Note
All in all, Elon Musk seems to be putting his “new life” adventures on the latest “Chill, Cap‚” in the strong sense. COVID may just keep waving but he says he is braced with a mock whisper and the belief that he has a “moderate case.”
