[The Guardian] 'They don't care about safety': Amazon workers struggle with pandemic demand

'They don't care about safety': Amazon workers struggle with pandemic demand

Workers say hectic pace amid coronavirus outbreak is devastating for physical and mental health

As the coronavirus spreads across America many workers are being directed to work from home but staff at Amazonand Whole Foods are being squeezed to keep up with increasing demand caused by Americans stockpiling food and household products.

Amazon is the US’s largest online retailer and it also owns Whole Foods, the largest natural foods grocer in the US, and fifth largest overall in the world.

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