Workers march after virus outbreak at Utah meatpacking plant

Workers march after virus outbreak at Utah meatpacking plant

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Workers at a Utah a meatpacking plant and their supporters have protested the company’s handling of a coronavirus outbreak that has resulted in nearly 300 confirmed cases. JBS USA employees protested in Logan Tuesday against conditions at the plant in Hyrum. The Bear River Health Department says 287 JBS workers tested positive for the virus at a May 30 screening. The protest Tuesday came after about 100 employees walked out of the JBS parking lot the previous day. JBS says workers who do not exhibit symptoms can return to work Wednesday. Those fearful of returning can take unpaid leave.