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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2021 · 16 MIN

Hundreds of Thousands of COVID-19 Cases Linked to Meatpacking Plants

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

More than 300,000 COVID-19 cases involve the nation’s meatpacking workers, leading to billions of dollars in economic damage, according to a new study from U.C. Davis. Reporter: Alex Hall, The California Report With Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he wants the state to fully reopen on June 15, the live music industry is preparing for what could be a busy second half of 2021. But not all music venues will open in June. State utility regulators have voted to take new action against Pacific Gas and Electric, after finding the company hasn’t done enough in regards to wildfire safety work. The California Public Utilities Commission said the utility has fallen short when it comes to removing dangerous trees in areas that are prone to wildfires. Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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