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Amazon Monee worker tests for COVID-19
An Amazon warehouse worker at the facility in Monee, known as MDW7, has tested positive for COVID 19. The worker was last at the
By News Room · 2020-04-02T14:20:18+00:00
Amazon worker tests positive in Monee An Amazon warehouse worker at the facility in Monee, known as MDW7, has tested positive for COVID 19. The worker was last at the facility on March 25, according to a statement from Amazon.
"We are supporting the individual who is recovering," Amazon stated. "We are following all guidelines from local officials and are taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees at our site."
The company said it is performing deep cleaning and sanitizing at the fulfillment center. Amazon noted that it is also working with the local health department to track any employees who may have had contact with the individual.
The Monee location is one of several Amazon facilities that have reported cases of the virus among workers as the company faces increased scrutiny over safety protocols during the pandemic.