We know that persons in congregate work and residential locations are at increased risk for transmission and acquisition of respiratory infections, including the novel coronavirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has reported COVID-19 cases among U.S. workers in 115 meat and poultry processing facilities were reported by 19 states. Among approximately 130,000 workers at these facilities, 4,913 cases and 20 deaths occurred. Factors potentially affecting risk for infection include difficulties with workplace physical distancing and hygiene and crowded living and transportation conditions.