Amazon to cover jab cost for over 1 million workers

Amazon India will cover Covid-19 vaccine costs for more than 1 million people. This figure includes its India employees, associates, and sellers with active listings since last year. It also includes its operations partner network of Delivery Service Partner associates, including Amazon Flex drivers, I Have Space (IHS) store partners, trucking partners, and also their eligible dependents.

The company is encouraging all those eligible to get themselves vaccinated.

The new development is an addition to the $2.5-billion investment Amazon has made globally towards special bonuses and incentives for its teams in the past year, and the overall $11.5-billion investment towards Covid-19-related measures.

“Over the past year, it has been humbling to see the way our teams, sellers and partners have responded to the challenging situation posed by

Covid-19 across the country,” said Amit Agarwal, senior vice president and country manager, Amazon India. “We have seen so much innovation, and most importantly, across teams we have seen a strong urge to serve the people of India and keep customers safe.” Agarwal said the health and safety of teams and partners continue to be Amazon’s top priority. “We are encouraging eligible individuals to get vaccinated, and will cover the cost of vaccination for our employees, associates, Operations partner network, sellers and their eligible dependents to ensure their continued safety.”