Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Hood River Fruit Company

Oregon officials disclosed Friday that a Hood River pear-packing company is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak connected to the agriculture industry. According to the Oregon Health Authority, six employees of Duckwall Fruit have tested positive for coronavirus. Duckwall Fruit is the first employer identified by state officials after they announced last week that they would disclose workplace outbreaks of at least five infections. The investigation into the Duckwall Fruit outbreak started Friday.

Officials said they are working with the business to address the outbreak and protect the health of workers. Duckwall Fruit has operated in the Hood River Valley since 1919, and ships pears to domestic and international customers.

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