By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Wayne Farms, a producer and processor of poultry in Albertville, is reporting several cases of COVID-19 in their Albertville plant, which employs approximately 850 people. 

According to a representative of Wayne Farms, 75 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 with one death.

250 additional employees may have been exposed and are currently being quarantined or voluntarily taking time off. 

Employees will be practicing social distancing and will be provided with face masks and other protective equipment. The plant will continue to operate on limited production.