Canadian pork processing plant closes due to COVID-19 cases among workers

In collaboration with the Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS MCQ) public health department, Olymel management is announcing the temporary closure of the hog slaughter and cutting plant in Yamachiche for a period of 14 days. This is due to the growing number of cases of COVID-19 among plant employees, which has reached nine. The decision was made partly to protect the workers, and partly to limit community transmission.

This temporary closure will affect nearly 1,000 employees.

Olymel management will work to establish a plan to resume operations with stronger measures in order to ensure an even safer workplace.

Closing this important part of the food supply chain, even temporarily, is a challenge. Olymel will follow up with its suppliers, particularly the hog farmers who supply the plant, and make the necessary decisions. This temporary closure will not affect the distribution of products to local markets.

March 29, 2020/ Olymel/ Canada.
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