Dozens Of New COVID-19 Cases Tied To NC Smithfield Pork Plant

The Tarheel plant announced a temporary closure due to COVID-19, causing confusion among employees. Despite rising cases, the company lacked transparency, leading workers to take their own precautions. Employees reported inadequate contact tracing and communication from Smithfield. The company claimed to implement safety measures, but workers expressed concerns about their effectiveness. Smithfield's official response did not confirm the number of cases, and employees felt the app provided insufficient information.

What concerns did employees raise about the company's communication regarding COVID-19?

What actions are employees taking on their own due to the lack of information about COVID-19 at the plant?