Amazon India to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for more than 10 lakh people
Yesterday, Amazon India has announced that it will cover the COVID-19 vaccination cost for more than 10 lakh people. As COVID-19 vaccines become available to individuals aged 45 and above in India, the company is encouraging its employees, associates, sellers and partners to get vaccinated at the earliest appropriate time to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
In India, the second wave has created an urgent need to boost the vaccination drive. Currently, only those above the age of 45 are eligible for vaccination.
The company has also set up comprehensive support mechanisms for employees and associates working with Amazon and hired through staffing agencies.
Amazon India supports cost coverage for COVID-19 treatment, hospital search, and coverage of prescribed COVID-19 tests. Initiatives have been scaled and evolved to address the prevailing situation.
These new benefits are in addition to the $2.5 billion Amazon has invested in special bonuses and incentives for teams globally over the last year, and the $11.5 billion the company has invested in COVID-19-related measures overall.
This investment has enabled the company to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and extensive safety measures for employees and partners throughout the global network along with other financial support initiatives.
According to the health ministry’s latest update, India reported 1.68 lakh new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic began.
“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,” Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President & Country Manager, Amazon India said in a statement on Monday.
Many companies in India have announced they will cover the cost of vaccination for some or all employees.
