Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

May 1, 2020

COVID-19 Among Workers in Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities ― 19 States, April 2020

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  • The CDC reported that among 115 meat or poultry processing facilities in 19 states, there were a total of 4,913 cases (3% of workers) and 20 COVID-19–related deaths (as of April 27). The percentage of workers with COVID-19 at each facility ranged from 0.6% to 18.2%. 
  • The report recommends improvements in COVID-19 prevention and control that addressed industry-specific barriers. 

Dyal et al. (May 1, 2020). COVID-19 Among Workers in Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities ― 19 States, April 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6918e3