March 13, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.
Tyson curtails business travel
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Tyson curtails business travel
Tyson Foods Inc., parent of Tyson Mexican Original, has joined several large corporations such as Walmart and Amazon to restrict international business travel because of the coronavirus.
Tyson announced Monday it is suspending international travel from the United States for its employees and asked those who recently traveled internationally to self-quarantine.
The company also said it’s limiting exposure by foregoing work-related trade shows and conferences.
Donnie King, president of Tyson’s international segment, said in a press release that sick employees are encouraged to stay home and those at work who have respiratory symptoms will be sent home.
The company is asking workers to follow CDC advice on frequent handwashing and “sneezing etiquette.” King said.
Surfaces throughout the company’s workplaces are being “routinely” cleaned.
“We are closely engaged with each part of our supply chain to manage and prevent disruption of supplies, production and distribution. We have business continuity measures in place designed to help ensure supply and are actively working to identify risks and find alternatives to any part of our supply chain that could be affected by this outbreak,” King said.
The company is also screening all visitors to its facilities before allowing entry.
Meanwhile, according to The Associated Press, Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly U.S. workers.
That will allow them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of a new virus.
Walmart said Tuesday that a worker at its store in Cynthiana, Kentucky, tested positive for the COVID-19.
The worker is receiving medical care and her condition isreported to be improving.
As part of the new emergency leave policy, Walmart said that hourly workers who work in a store, club, office or distribution center will receive up to two weeks’ pay if they’re required to quarantine by the government or by the retailer.
Workers who have a confirmed case of the virus will also receive two weeks of pay. If they are not able to return to work after that time, additional pay may be provided for up to 26 weeks for both full- and part-time hourly workers.
Walmart's senior vice president of U.S. benefits Adam Stavisky told The Associated Press that a revised policy was required during these “unprecedented and uncharted times.”
More meat
If the Big Mac hasn’t been enough for you, McDonald’s announced this week that it’s adding two more burger patties.
Big Mac not big enough for you? Don’t worry – now you can have it doubled!
The Double Big Mac will be available nationally for a limited time.
The burger was created to give fans “new ways to enjoy the burger they love,” Linda VanGosen, vice president of menu innovation said, according to a press release.
Work starts
Work on a utility extension for a new Cooper Farms biosecurity facility in Fort Recovery has begun.
The new facility will be located on more than 26 acres near J&M Manufacturing.
Licenses pulled
Two Wells County grain mills have had their licenses suspended temporarily by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Bluffton News-Banner reported last week.
The action affects Agland Grain’s facilities in Bluffton and Uniondale and a Salamonie Mills facility in Warren.
Anyone who is owed grain or payment for the sale of grain should contact the ISDA, according to the News-Banner.
Buys truck
AEP Foundation has awarded a grant to Muncie Mission Ministries Inc. to pay for the purchase of a new box truck.
AEP — American Electric Power — is the parent company of Indiana Michigan Power.
The $35,000 grant will purchase a 20-foot Isuzu truck to be used for hauling food, clothing and other items donated to the mission.
Free delivery
Drugstore giants Walgreens and CVS Health will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medicines as the elderly and others at high risk for complications from the Coronavirus strain COVID-19 are urged to stay in their homes.
Effective Friday, Walgreens is “waiving delivery fees for all eligible prescriptions during this evolving situation,” the nation’s largest drugstore chain said in a press release.
CVS Health announced a similar effort earlier this week as retailers, health insurance companies and other healthcare companies eliminate hurdles to getting medicines as cases of the virus are reported across the U.S.
“The company is reminding customers of a number of available services, including Walgreens Pharmacy Chat, a secure platform available 24/7 online and through the Walgreens mobile app, as well as pharmacy drive thru for customers looking for alternative ways to access their medications,” the company said in an announcement Thursday afternoon. “Customers are also able to use the drive thru to purchase a handful of select products.”
Tyson announced Monday it is suspending international travel from the United States for its employees and asked those who recently traveled internationally to self-quarantine.
The company also said it’s limiting exposure by foregoing work-related trade shows and conferences.
Donnie King, president of Tyson’s international segment, said in a press release that sick employees are encouraged to stay home and those at work who have respiratory symptoms will be sent home.
The company is asking workers to follow CDC advice on frequent handwashing and “sneezing etiquette.” King said.
Surfaces throughout the company’s workplaces are being “routinely” cleaned.
“We are closely engaged with each part of our supply chain to manage and prevent disruption of supplies, production and distribution. We have business continuity measures in place designed to help ensure supply and are actively working to identify risks and find alternatives to any part of our supply chain that could be affected by this outbreak,” King said.
The company is also screening all visitors to its facilities before allowing entry.
Meanwhile, according to The Associated Press, Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly U.S. workers.
That will allow them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of a new virus.
Walmart said Tuesday that a worker at its store in Cynthiana, Kentucky, tested positive for the COVID-19.
The worker is receiving medical care and her condition isreported to be improving.
As part of the new emergency leave policy, Walmart said that hourly workers who work in a store, club, office or distribution center will receive up to two weeks’ pay if they’re required to quarantine by the government or by the retailer.
Workers who have a confirmed case of the virus will also receive two weeks of pay. If they are not able to return to work after that time, additional pay may be provided for up to 26 weeks for both full- and part-time hourly workers.
Walmart's senior vice president of U.S. benefits Adam Stavisky told The Associated Press that a revised policy was required during these “unprecedented and uncharted times.”
More meat
If the Big Mac hasn’t been enough for you, McDonald’s announced this week that it’s adding two more burger patties.
Big Mac not big enough for you? Don’t worry – now you can have it doubled!
The Double Big Mac will be available nationally for a limited time.
The burger was created to give fans “new ways to enjoy the burger they love,” Linda VanGosen, vice president of menu innovation said, according to a press release.
Work starts
Work on a utility extension for a new Cooper Farms biosecurity facility in Fort Recovery has begun.
The new facility will be located on more than 26 acres near J&M Manufacturing.
Licenses pulled
Two Wells County grain mills have had their licenses suspended temporarily by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Bluffton News-Banner reported last week.
The action affects Agland Grain’s facilities in Bluffton and Uniondale and a Salamonie Mills facility in Warren.
Anyone who is owed grain or payment for the sale of grain should contact the ISDA, according to the News-Banner.
Buys truck
AEP Foundation has awarded a grant to Muncie Mission Ministries Inc. to pay for the purchase of a new box truck.
AEP — American Electric Power — is the parent company of Indiana Michigan Power.
The $35,000 grant will purchase a 20-foot Isuzu truck to be used for hauling food, clothing and other items donated to the mission.
Free delivery
Drugstore giants Walgreens and CVS Health will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medicines as the elderly and others at high risk for complications from the Coronavirus strain COVID-19 are urged to stay in their homes.
Effective Friday, Walgreens is “waiving delivery fees for all eligible prescriptions during this evolving situation,” the nation’s largest drugstore chain said in a press release.
CVS Health announced a similar effort earlier this week as retailers, health insurance companies and other healthcare companies eliminate hurdles to getting medicines as cases of the virus are reported across the U.S.
“The company is reminding customers of a number of available services, including Walgreens Pharmacy Chat, a secure platform available 24/7 online and through the Walgreens mobile app, as well as pharmacy drive thru for customers looking for alternative ways to access their medications,” the company said in an announcement Thursday afternoon. “Customers are also able to use the drive thru to purchase a handful of select products.”
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