The move signaled that the nation’s priorities focused more on the continued production of meat than the safety of workers. Since then, COVID-19 cases tied to meatpacking plants have soared.

The move signaled that the nation’s priorities focused more on the continued production of meat than the safety of workers. Since then, COVID-19 cases tied to meatpacking plants have soared. https://t.co/mArbxMQeIP

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