(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to sign an executive order that would compel meat processing plants to remain open.

During a news conference at the White House with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump said the executive order would erase the liability the plants face if workers get sick or hurt.

Companies such as Tyson Foods have shut down processing plants after outbreaks of COVID-19 among the workforce.

Three of the nation's largest pork plants have shuttered indefinitely.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing another $10 million to Colorado to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, bringing the states total to $72 million.

New fund provides up to $25,000 to Colorado agriculture and food-based businesses.

Southeast Colorado fund aids businesses impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly two-thirds of people in Colorado favor continued measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 cornoavirus, even if businesses must stay closed.

Fire danger will be high across large portions of Colorado Tuesday, including large portions of the eastern plains.

Some Colorado counties are extending local stay-at-home guidelines in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, while others are starting to allow more relaxed guidance.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is asking residents to report businesses they suspect are operating in violation of new health orders.

Colorado is joining with four other western state working together to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

While there's no evidence the coronavirus is spread through food or packaging, company executives could be prosecuted if that changes – and they chose to keep a plant open despite a factory outbreak.