Smithfield and other towns across Nebraska are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Smithfield, NE community.

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Nebraska COVID-19 Cases

Nebraska New Coronavirus Cases:
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Cases: 574,399
Nebraska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 5,063

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

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Coronavirus News for Smithfield

Workers Sue Smithfield Foods, Allege Conditions Put Them At Risk ... - NPR

Smithfield's South Dakota plant, which handles 5% of U.S. pork production, has become a coronavirus hot spot, with 783 workers testing positive for the virus so far and two of them dying. More info »

NPR - 04/24/2020 09:29am

Smithfield closes South Dakota pork plant due to coronavirus

Smithfield Foods is closing its pork processing plant in Sioux Falls until further notice, after dozens of employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Watch Now . More info »

WXYZ - 04/07/2020 12:00pm