Coronavirus UK: Major outbreak hits meat factory in Wales - News Summed Up

Coronavirus UK: Major outbreak hits meat factory in Wales


A 'major' coronavirus outbreak has hit more than 100 workers at a British meat factory supplying chicken to KFC and M&S. Around a quarter of the 560 workers at the 2 Sisters site in Anglesey, North Wales, are self isolating after a series of confirmed cases. Around one quarter of all workers at the 2 Sisters meat plant in Llangefni, Anglesey have been forced into self isolation following a major coronavirus outbreak at the plantThe 2 Sisters Food Group supplies around one-third of all poultry products consumed each day in the UK, with 560 staff at its North Wales plant. The group has more than 7,000 employees across the countryThe 2 Sisters food group supplies chicken to retailers such as KFC, file photographPaddy McNaught, regional officer for Unite, described it as a 'major' outbreak at the plant. The 2 Sisters Food Group is one of the largest food producers in the UK, with sites across the country and brands including Fox's Biscuits and Holland's Pies.


Source: Daily Mail June 17, 2020 11:33 UTC



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