'Chaotic and crazy': meat plants around the world struggle to contain Covid-19 outbreaks

Critics warn of workers tightly packed together and pressure to keep operating at maximum speed

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Outbreaks of Covid-19 at slaughterhouses are occurring in a number of countries around the world, in a development that may have long-term implications for food supply systems, say experts.

The US has been hardest hit, with outbreaks at more than 180 meat and processed food plants. But other countries with highly consolidated meat supply chains - Ireland, Spain, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Canada and the UK - are also struggling.