Nearly 600 Workers At North Carolina Tyson Plant Positive For COVID-19

Employees and contractors at a North Carolina poultry plant tested positive for COVID-19, leading to a temporary closure for deep cleaning. Testing was conducted by health departments and on-site by the company, resulting in 570 positive cases, mostly asymptomatic. Tyson implemented safety measures like plastic sheeting and social distancing, and provides paid leave for affected employees, who can only return after meeting CDC criteria.

What was the reason for the temporary closure of the North Carolina poultry plant?

• Annual inspection

• Deep cleaning due to COVID-19 cases

• Employee strike

• Routine maintenance

What was the primary method of testing for the remaining workers at the plant?

• Through local clinics

• On-site by the company

• At home testing kits

• In a nearby hospital

How many individuals tested positive for COVID-19 at the plant?

• 1000

• 570

• 1500

• 200

What measures did Tyson implement to ensure worker safety?

• Offering transportation services

• Providing free meals

• Installing plastic sheeting and enforcing social distancing

• Increasing work hours

What happens to employees who test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson?

• They are transferred to another plant

• They are immediately terminated

• They are given unpaid leave

• They receive paid leave and must meet CDC criteria before returning