Fremantle ship records coronavirus cluster among crew
A coronavirus cluster was detected on the freighter Al Kuwait berthed at Fremantle port in Western Australia. Six of 48 crew tested positive four days after arrival from the United Arab Emirates. The infected were moved to hotel quarantine in Perth. 42 crew remain onboard as authorities decide next steps. The ship holds 56,000 sheep held at a nearby feedlot due to quarantine rules.
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Immigrant labor shapes U S meatpacking amid shortages
In Sioux Falls and across the United States immigrant workers fill dangerous meatpacking roles in plants like Smithfield. Many lack English, face fear of deportation, and rely on seasonal visas as the industry wrestles with COVID risks and policy shifts. The workforce includes substantial Mexican Guatemalan and South American migrants, with wages around 12.50 hourly and limited access to legal aid.
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Angela Stuesse
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Insulin to cost $35 a month for many Medicare enrollees
The White House announced a new Medicare plan limit on insulin copays to 35 dollars monthly starting next year, potentially saving about 446 dollars per year. The plan is voluntary and requires selecting a plan offering the benefit. Major drugmakers and insurers helped broker the deal led by Medicare chief Seema Verma.
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Latam Airlines Seeks Chapter 11 Amid Pandemic Turbulence
Latam Airlines, South America’s largest carrier, files for Chapter 11 in the United States as the COVID-19 crisis saps air travel. Flights and payroll continue. existing tickets and vouchers remain valid. Chief Executive Roberto Alvo notes a post COVID-19 pivot while debt is reduced and new financing sought. The sector faces a projected $314 billion drop in passenger revenue this year, with IATA warning of added risk without government aid.
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