Amazon Customers React After Another Delivery Station Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
03/24/2020 11:27 am EDT
Quarantine
First up, many Houston locals were relieved to hear that the person infected with COVID-19 was in quarantine. They were also pleased by reports that the person was recovering, and that others who had been in contact with them were being observed as well.
Ripple Effect
Still, many people's minds raced straight to the ripple effect this case could have — on customers, on other employees and even on other facilities.
No More Orders
Some users decided right then and there to stop placing orders on Amazon for fear of contracting the virus. Others corrected them, letting them know that experts said it was still safe to accept deliveries.
Transmissability
The news did lead to a wider discussion about how the coronavirus is transmitted, however, and what kind of interactions are safe. Some people still recommended washing deliveries when they arrived out of an abundance of caution.
Insiders
Some users claiming they worked at Amazon in Houston gave users an inside account of how the company is handling the outbreak. They criticized Amazon for not providing hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary products to protect employees as much as possible on the job. Some also said that the case came from one of Amazon's smaller intermediary facilities, not Houston's main fulfillment center.
'Stay Home'
A few people lashed out at the infected employee themselves, saying that they should have stayed home if they were getting sick. Of course, this is one of the unique things about COVID-19 — people can carry the virus for up to two weeks without symptoms, yet they remain contagious the whole time.
For the Money
Finally, there was debate among Amazon employees about staying home through the virus, but many said they could not turn down the money. They pointed to the raised wages Amazon was offering due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the overtime. They hoped that their personal protective equipment would see them through.
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