OMAHA - The University of Nebraska Medical Center published a playbook with recommendations to curtail the spread of coronavirus at meatpacking plants. The playbook argued that “These efforts should be made an urgent public health priority because infection among worker populations could also lead to community infection, eventually affecting further spread in entire population’s health.”

The playbook recommends installing dividers or plastic shields to attempt and separate workers. It also advises that flexible leave and absence policies be implemented, as “Unemployment and disability compensation are not adequate sick leave policies for COVID-19 for workers.” Additionally, airflow should be adjusted to ensure clean air flowing in one direction.

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