TOKYO — Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it aims to restart vehicle and component production at most of its Chinese plants from Feb 17, 2020 following the extended Lunar New Year holiday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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The Japanese automaker said some of its workers have returned at five of its Chinese plants and it is taking steps to ensure the safety of employees in order for production to resume on Feb 17 or later.

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It also said there is no change to its plan to restart its three factories in Wuhan in the week of Feb 17.