U.S. Food-Worker Deaths Reach 20 as Thousands See Virus Impact

  • Union says 6,500 got sick, missed work or are awaiting results
  • More than 20 meat plants saw closures in past two months
Americans on Cusp of Meat Shortage As Plants Close, Farmers Face 'Devastating' Decisions
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More of America’s workers who are keeping food supplies churning are falling sick and dying.