South Dakota Smithfield Meat Plant To Reopen Soon

The video discusses the closure of the Smithfield plant in South Dakota after over 500 workers tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Christie Nome suggests the plant could reopen soon, emphasizing its importance to the food supply. The pandemic has led to the shutdown of major meat processing plants, affecting 15% of US pork production. President Trump signed an executive order to keep these plants open, while the CDC issued guidelines to ensure worker safety. South Dakota remains one of the few states without a stay-at-home order.

What was the reason for the closure of the Smithfield plant in South Dakota?

• A labor strike

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

• A shortage of raw materials

• A fire outbreak

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as owning one of the largest meat processing plants in the US?

• Hormel Foods

• Smithfield Foods

• Tyson Foods

• JBS pork processing

What percentage of US pork production is affected by the closure of the three largest plants?

• 25%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

What action did President Trump take regarding meat processing plants during the pandemic?

• He ordered them to close indefinitely

• He designated them as critical infrastructure to remain open

• He provided financial aid to the workers

• He mandated a reduction in production

What safety measure did the CDC recommend for meat processing plants?

• Installing air purifiers

• Enforcing 6 feet of distance between employees

• Providing free meals to workers

• Increasing the number of shifts