Some U.S. Meatpackers Announce Vaccine Plans, But Many Workers Still Waiting-Reuters

COVID-19 vaccines are making their way into the arms of U.S. meat and agriculture workers, but companies and union officials say progress needs to be faster after coronavirus outbreaks idled slaughterhouses and sickened thousands of workers. Vaccinating food workers could help prevent further production disruptions that sent meat prices soaring in spring 2020 and forced retailers like Kroger Co to restrict customers’ purchases of ground beef and other products. Reuters, 03/02/2021

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