A major expansion of coronavirus testing at retail health locations around the country is part of a plan to vastly expand checks for the virus and begin getting people back to work, according to Bloomberg News.

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How has COVID-19 impacted consumer trends and marketing? Find out during the all-new Chicken Marketing Summit webinar series, held in place of the in-person event this year. Due to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus and WATT Global Media’s goal of ensuring the health and well-being of all Chicken Marketing Summit attendees, speakers, partners and sponsors, the 2020 edition of Chicken Marketing Summit is transitioning to a virtual environment. This will include a seven-part webinar series.

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President Donald Trump signed his anticipated executive order barring some immigration to the United States on Wednesday evening, nearly 48 hours after announcing the move on Twitter.  President Trump said his new U.S. immigration ban would last 60 days and apply to those seeking green cards for permanent residency in an effort to protect Americans seeking to regain jobs lost because of COVID-19.

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The Republican governors of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio all announced on Monday that they would begin pulling back the curbs on commerce and social activity aimed at stopping the coronavirus outbreak over the next two weeks, according to a Reuters report. Those states will begin loosening economic restrictions this week in the midst of a still virulent pandemic, providing a live test of whether America’s communities can start to reopen without triggering a surge of COVID-19 that may force them to close again.

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As challenges emerged over the last couple of months, Tyson Foods took the opportunity to put its purpose into action — “Raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.” Dating back to February, when Tyson’s colleagues in Asia were impacted by the virus, the company jumped into action, donating nearly $500,000 in product and cash to impacted communities there. With the spread to other parts of the world, Tyson is taking steps to ensure everyone here at home is safe, healthy and able to deal with the unanticipated consequences of a global health crisis.

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Aviagen® welcomes Dr. Marc de Beer as its new President of North America, where he will be responsible for advancing the company’s long-term business strategy and strengthening service to customers throughout Canada and the United States.

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The North Carolina Poultry Federation Executive Board has announced that the 2020 Annual Meeting scheduled for July 30-31 at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center in Greensboro, North Carolina has been cancelled.

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McDonald’s has announced that it will offer free Thank You Meals in appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to health and safety.  McDonald’s will offer the free Thank You Meals, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.

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