Company: Plant Closure Puts Meat Supply 'Perilously Close To The Edge'

The video discusses the closure of the Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls due to a COVID-19 outbreak affecting over 200 workers. Governor Kristi Noem urged the company to close the plant to protect employees and the community. Despite assurances of continued pay, concerns remain about virus spread and safety measures. The plant's closure impacts 4-5% of US pork production, but experts like MIT's Yossi Sheffi argue the supply chain can adapt. Testing for the virus is being arranged, and experts assure that meat products are safe for consumption.

What did Smithfield claim about the importance of the Sioux Falls plant to the US pork production?

What concerns did Doctor Harry Hall express regarding the testing of Smithfield employees?