Conagra Brands has suspended operations at its Marshall frozen meals facility, after 20 employees tested positive for COVID-19. According to a company spokesperson, the plant is closing Friday, April 18, and won’t reopen until April 27. During the temporary closure, the company will pay its employees, including those who can’t work due to a COVID-19 related illness.
“The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. In our Marshall facility, we have been using social distancing techniques, screening temperatures and increased sanitation in the facility to prevent the spread of COVID-19”, Daniel Hare, a spokesman for Conagra said. “Unfortunately, approximately 20 employees have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so we have decided to suspend operations at the facility until April 27.”
The company also said that when the facility reopens, they will continue to use “rigorous” maintenance and sanitation processes to maintain a safe work environment.