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Trump eased regulation in meat processing plants. Guess what.

"South Dakota is fast becoming Red State Dead State! I hope they stay the hell away from Wyoming! It
remains to be seen if our Gov is stupid enough to leave the state open should we get a breakout like that!"

Some 3-10% of Americans were infected in the 1st wave. That means some 300 million Americans are still susceptible
to the virus. Opening too much too early means there will be a distinct possibility of a 2nd wave. Will some
governors need a 3rd wave to get the message that, "Son, the COVID-19 is still waiting for you."

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JBS closing Worthington pork processing plant indefinitely amid COVID-19 spread
MPR News Staff
April 21, 2020 2:26 a.m.
SW Minnesota - https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/04/20/jbs-closing-worthington-pork-processing-plant-indefinitely-amid-covid19-spread
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CDC issues recommendations for closed South Dakota Smithfield plant following coronavirus outbreak
By Konstantin Toropin and Theresa Waldrop, CNN
Updated 2358 GMT (0758 HKT) April 23, 2020
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Spike in COVID-19 cases in Iowa packing plants a big part of 389 new cases, state's largest single-day increase
Austin Cannon, Des Moines Register Published 7:37 p.m. CT April 19, 2020
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2020/04/19/coronavirus-iowa-largest-single-day-increase-iowa-covid-19-cases-tied-meatpacking-plants/5162127002/
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As coronavirus spikes in Black Hawk County, local officials blast Tyson Foods for not closing its Waterloo plant
Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register Published 2:18 p.m. CT April 17, 2020 | Updated 7:22 p.m. CT April 17, 2020
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2020/04/17/tyson-foods-black-hawk-county-govonor-kim-reynolds/5151840002/
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Black Hawk County officials announce 2 deaths from coronavirus this weekend
From the Coronavirus update Northeast Iowa series
Amie Rivers Apr 20, 2020 Updated Apr 22, 2020 0
WATERLOO — At least 42% of all positive cases of coronavirus in Black Hawk County are from Tyson Fresh Meats, local health officials said Monday, though that percentage was almost certain to grow as any Tyson employee with symptoms was allowed to be tested at any area hospital.
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/black-hawk-county-officials-announce-2-deaths-from-coronavirus-this-weekend/article_b83347d6-0c7a-520c-9df5-7d865331bd0c.html

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Trump administration allows pork slaughterhouses to have fewer USDA inspectors
The new rule also allows plants to run their processing lines as fast as they like.

Pigs in a pen before being butchered at a pork processing facility in Missouri.Daniel Acker / Bloomberg via Getty Images file
Sept. 18, 2019, 3:38 AM AEST
By Suzy Khimm
The Trump administration will allow .. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2019/09/17/usda-modernizes-swine-slaughter-inspection-first-time-over-50-years .. pork plants to reduce the number of Department of Agriculture line inspectors assigned to them and run their slaughter lines without any speed limit under a new rule intended to modernize an antiquated inspection system. But the changes have alarmed consumer advocates who believe the rule will make food less safe and endanger workers.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-administration-allows-pork-slaughterhouses-have-fewer-usda-inspectors-n1055451