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Amazon delivery drivers share what its like to be on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, including not having time to wash their hands and uncleaned vans

Amazon delivery drivers are on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis as COVID-19 continues to spread across the US.Drivers told Business Insider they regularly deliver upwards of 250 packages a day.

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  • As the CDC recommends staying home to distance from others, drivers continue to deliver essentials to people isolating at home. Their service allows people to stay home by providing essentials one would normally have to get at a store.
  • While these drivers are considered a part of the essential US workforce, many say they don't have access to adequate supplies to protect themselves, healthcare benefits, sick leave, or even 20 free seconds to wash their hands in between deliveries, as the CDC recommends .
  • Many of these drivers are contracted, which provides Amazon with legal distancefrom responsibility for their wellbeing, according to Reuters .
  • As Amazon plans to hire 100,000 new workers to meet demand as the coronavirus continues to spread, here's what it's like to work as a delivery driver.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories .
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