Smithfield Makes Changes At Tar Heel Plant As COVID-19 Cases Rise

The transcript discusses the COVID-19 outbreak at a North Carolina plant, with 97 confirmed cases among workers. The plant has implemented safety measures, including hotline protocols and social distancing. Despite these efforts, employees express concerns about transparency and call for mandatory testing. The company follows CDC and OSHA guidelines but does not disclose case numbers. Government orders ensure plant operations continue, while Smithfield plans to offer more testing.

What was one of the initial measures taken by the plant to address COVID-19 concerns?

• Providing free masks to all employees

• Introducing a hotline for COVID-19 inquiries

• Closing the plant temporarily

• Offering remote work options

How did the plant adjust its operations in response to the pandemic?

• Reduced shift hours temporarily

• Increased working hours

• Hired more employees

• Closed the cafeteria permanently

What prompted the changes in the plant's operations?

• Employee protests

• A local government mandate

• A sudden drop in production demand

• A new executive order by President Trump

What is a major concern raised by employees at the plant?

• Lack of personal protective equipment

• Lack of transparency about COVID-19 cases

• Insufficient break times

• Inadequate parking facilities

What did the CDC state regarding COVID-19 transmission through food?

• It is highly likely

• It is the primary mode of transmission

• There is no evidence to support it

• It can only occur in certain conditions