KEY POINTS
  • Amazon said Wednesday it's launching a $25 million relief fund for delivery drivers, seasonal workers and other employees amid the coronavirus outbreak. 
  • The fund applies to delivery service partners and Amazon Flex drivers, as well as seasonal employees.
Amazon Flex Driver

Amazon said Wednesday it's launching a $25 million relief fund for delivery drivers and seasonal workers amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

The "Amazon Relief Fund" will help employees "that are under financial distress during this challenging time," the company said. This includes Amazon Flex drivers and its network of delivery service partners, which handle last-mile package deliveries, as well as seasonal employees, which help the company manage variation in customer demand during peak periods and holidays.