Tyson Foods Closes Major Beef Plant For Covid-19 Testing
Tyson Foods, Inc.'s beef and pork subsidiary Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. said it will halt production at its beef facility in Pasco, Washington indefinitely for testing team members for COVID-19.
The company noted that its more than 1,400 team members at the facility will be tested by local health officials in Walla Walla, Benton, and Franklin Counties for coronavirus as soon as possible. Last week, the local health department had visited the beef facility to observe the company's protective measures.
Tyson Foods said resuming operations is dependent on the outcome of team member testing for COVID-19 and how long it takes to get results back.
During the period, the employees at the facility, which produces enough beef in one day to feed four million people, will continue to be compensated. The company has asked them to self-isolate at home until they get the results.
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