In a March 8th press release, Tyson Foods announced that COVID-19 vaccine would be administered to 24,000 employees in Arkansas, commencing March 9th at Fayetteville and Springdale facilities. Vaccination events are planned for Tyson team members in Garden City, KS. and at the Claremont, Monroe, Sanford and Wilkesboro, NC plants.
Vaccines will be administered by Matrix Medical, engaged by Tyson Foods to provide health services including screening, testing and vaccination for COVID. In recent weeks, 10,000 employees have been vaccinated in Tyson red meat and poultry plants consistent with the availability of vaccine and state and county priorities.
Tyson Foods have been proactive in initiating preventive measures to protect workers from COVID-19.