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Washington — President Trump plans to invoke the Defense Production to order meat processing plants to remain open, a senior White House official said, as plants owned by some of the country's largest food companies grapple with outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers and a growing death toll. The president is expected to sign an executive order declaring the meat processing plants critical infrastructure to protect against disruptions to the food supply, a person familiar with the matter said. The federal government will also provide workers with additional protective gear and guidance, the person said. The senior White House official said the Trump administration will also issue guidance from the Labor Department providing additional liability protections. The White House and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia are also working to provide safety standards and guidance for employees.

This after thousands of cases of Coronavirus are linked to employees in several state. Are you kidding me?!