China Blocks Poultry From Tyson Plant After Outbreak

China has halted imports from a Tyson plant in Arkansas after 13% of its workers tested positive for COVID-19, despite most being asymptomatic. This decision threatens global meat exports and could impact the US-China trade deal. Previously, China had stated that food was unlikely to transmit the virus, but recent actions contradict this stance.

What prompted China to halt imports from the Tyson plant in Springdale, AR?

• A significant number of workers tested positive for COVID-19.

• A new trade agreement with the US.

• Concerns over food quality standards.

• A recent outbreak of avian flu.

What percentage of Tyson workers who tested positive for COVID-19 were asymptomatic?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 95%

Which countries, besides the US, have seen an increase in COVID-19 infections at meat facilities?

• India and Australia

• Brazil and Germany

• Canada and Mexico

• Russia and Japan

How might China's import restrictions affect the Phase one trade deal with the US?

• It would lead to a new deal.

• It would have no impact.

• It could undermine the deal.

• It could strengthen the deal.

What was China's initial stance on the risk of food transmitting COVID-19?

• Low risk, with no restrictions imposed.

• Moderate risk, requiring further study.

• High risk, leading to immediate restrictions.

• No risk, with a complete ban on imports.