A seventh has died from novel coronavirus, according to Colorado data released Wednesday, and another 280 workers have confirmed cases, making it one of the largest outbreaks in the state.
The latest death comes as meat-packing plants around the country, and in Colorado, have become a hot spot for virus outbreaks. Still, President Trump has ordered them to keep running.
JBS closed its Greeley plant for nine days in April to clean the facility and install additional protections for workers. Company executives have said the plant is closely following federal guidelines for worker protections, and Weld County health officials signed off on the plant’s April 24 reopening.
