Tesla Inc told employees on Monday at its primary vehicle factory in California to return to work, defying local officials, who said days earlier that the plant should remain closed as lockdown measures remain in effect to curb the spread of COVID-19.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that he spoke to Musk several days ago and that the Tesla founder's concerns helped prompt the state to begin its phased reopening of manufacturing last week.

Tesla on Saturday sued Alameda County, and Musk threatened in a tweet to leave the state, where the company is among the largest employers and manufacturers, for Texas or Nevada.

Tesla's lawsuit accused Alameda County of violating California's constitution by defying Newsom's orders on Thursday allowing manufacturers to reopen.

Health officials in Alameda County, where the Fremont factory is based, said on Friday and Saturday it must remain closed as long as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect.

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