It announced the figure in the middle of a public relations statement detailing the measures it was taking to try to keep its employees safe from the virus. The company presented itself as a proactive and responsible business. “As part of this commitment, we've decided to publicly share the COVID-19 infection rates among Amazon front-line
Under Pressure, Amazon Reveals Over 20,000 Employees Likely Contracted COVID
Amazon is not a company known for treating its employees’ welfare as its top priority. Workers feel under so much pressure that they urinate in bottles or wear adult diapers rather than risk the wrath of management.