Some producers and industry organizations want more small meat processing plants, rather than having the vast majority of product come from two facilities.

According to Cargill, the plant owner, 65 employees -- or 13 per cent of its local workforce --  have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Wendy's Canada says some of its items may be temporarily unavailable due to beef shortages amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry was one of two new poultry facilities where the disease was identified this week.