Covington paper mill to temporarily lay off 67 employees

According to a spokesperson for WestRock, the company is temporarily taking down a machine in its Covington mill, resulting in 67 temporary layoffs.

The statement points to a response to the current economic environment and impact of COVID-19 on demand as to what has caused this move.

The layoff is expected to begin later in May and last a minimum of 30 days, depending on the market.