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 guidance did the CDC and OSHA provide to meat processing plants during the pandemic?

What was the response of Smithfield regarding the number of COVID-19 cases at the plant?