Nearly 20,000 Frontline Amazon Workers Contracted COVID-19

Amazon released a blog post revealing that 1.44% of its employees, including those at Whole Foods, were infected, which is 42% lower than expected. Initially, Amazon withheld this information, fearing it might be misleading. The company has faced criticism for allegedly endangering worker health by not adhering to safety guidelines during the pandemic. The report was covered by Caitlin Baldwin for Newsy.

What percentage of Amazon's workforce, including Whole Foods employees, was reported to be affected?

• 0.44%

• 1.44%

• 2.44%

• 3.44%

How does Amazon's reported infection rate compare to the expected number?

• It matches the expected number.

• It is 42% lower than expected.

• It is 42% higher than expected.

• It is 50% lower than expected.

Why did Amazon initially hesitate to release information about employee infections?

• They had no data available.

• They wanted to protect employee privacy.

• They believed it could be misleading.

• They were waiting for government approval.

What has Amazon been accused of during the pandemic?

• Providing excessive safety measures.

• Ignoring safety guidelines.

• Increasing employee wages.

• Reducing work hours.

Who reported on Amazon's handling of worker safety during the pandemic?

• Michael Johnson for Fox News

• Jane Smith for CNN

• Caitlin Baldwin for Newsy

• John Doe for BBC