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Protecting Meat Plant Workers

Protecting Meat Plant Workers

Governor Pete Ricketts Photo: WNAX


Workers at several meat processing plants in Nebraska have tested positive for the coronavirus. Workers at plants in Grand Island, Hastings and Fremont have been diagnosed.

Governor Pete Ricketts says all meat packing plants are working to protect their employees…

Ricketts says its critical to keep those plants operating…

Ricketts says its also unfortunate that some dairy producers have to dump raw milk…

Ricketts also rejected a call from at least two state Senators to resume normal school and business activities right away.

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