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Tyson Goodlettsville Outbreak Grows To Nearly 300

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A total of 298 coronavirus cases are now connected to the Tyson plant in Goodlettsville.

Meat packing plants nationwide have struggled with outbreaks, including several owned by Tyson. Its facility in Shelbyville had to close for several days due to an outbreak.

Tennessee and Metro health officials have visited the Goodlettsville operation and found the plant to be taking adequate steps to stop the spread of the virus. They’re disinfecting work and break areas, restricting visitors and checking the temperatures of employees when they enter the plant.

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey has said meat packing plants are particularly difficult because employees are often working shoulder-to-shoulder.

Blake Farmer, Host, This Is Nashville

Blake Farmer is the host of “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. Previously, Blake spent 16 years at WPLN News, serving as host, editor and news director. Before a two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.

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