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Feb 05, 2021 New analysis of independent data show that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are 60% lower than in the general U.S. population and two-thirds lower than case rates in the sector in May 2020.  According to data from the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN), the meat and poultry sector was reported to have an average of 32.64 new reported cases per 100,000 workers per day in January 2021, two-thirds lower than the average of 98.39 new reported cases per 100,000 workers per day in May 2020. The New York Times reported that in January 202...

Meat-processing plants, where thousands of workers have fallen ill with COVID-19, are facing scrutiny from a U.S. House subcommittee for reportedly failing to follow worker safety laws.

Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New analysis of independent data show that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are 60% lower than in the general U.S. population and two-thirds lower than case rates in the sector in May 2020.  According to data from the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN), the meat and poultry sector was reported to have an average of 32.64 new reported cases per 100,000 workers per day in January 2021, two-thirds lower than the average of 98.39 new reported cases per 100,000 workers ...

Doctors Urge Arkansas Governor to Promote Plant Protein and Repurpose Slaughterhouses LITTLE ROCK—Two billboards that directly address Governor Hutchinson are installed in Little Rock close to the governor’s residence, and they will remain posted until Feb. 7. One billboard is located at 2419 Main St. and it is 0.381 miles from the governor’s mansion. The second billboard, which is illuminated, is at 522 West Third St. near Broadway, and it is 1.06 miles from the residence.    The billboards confront the governor with the message  “Governor Hutchinson: Can Arkansas Switch to ...