A press release notes both full-time and part-time positions will be made available to meet unprecedented seasonal labor needs in its fulfilment centers The ecommerce giant also pledged over $350 million to raising wages by $2 per hour in the US, £2 per hour in the UK, and “approximately” €2 per hour in many countries in the EU throughout April, a commitment worth over $350 million. In an additional bulletin published Tuesday, the Seattle-based mega-corp announced it would limit its warehouses to important items such as medicine and households staples to ensure they meet demand. According to NBC, high-demand goods include groceries, pet supplies, beauty and personal care products, health and household items, baby products, and industrial items. So far, there have been 4,556 confirmed coronavirus cases in the US (John Hopkins University) but due to a lack of testing the true number is most probably much higher. Multiple states have now closed places of entertainment in a bid to “flatten the curve,” including bars and dine-in restaurants. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut recently banned gatherings of more than 50 people.
