Tesla seeks COVID rules waiver to host 9,000 at Berlin 'Giga-Fest'

Tesla Musk at Germany factory — Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted he will attend at open day at the automaker's new factory near Berlin. He is pictured visiting the plant in May. (Michele Tantussi/REUTERS)

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September 28, 2021 03:39 PM

BERLIN -- Tesla is seeking a waiver from COVID-19 rules on mass gatherings for a "Giga-Fest" at its huge factory under construction near Berlin.

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