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Tyson Foods suspends pork plant operation after workers test positive for coronavirus

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April 7, 2020

Tyson Foods has suspended operations at a large pork processing plant in southeastern Iowa where more than 24 workers have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Reuters report.

The company said it will divert hogs to other pork plants to minimize the disruption from the closure of the Columbus Junction,Iowa plant.

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