Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wrote an open letter to his employees over the weekend, thanking them for their hard work amid the coronavirus pandemic, while acknowledging the crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better. "I’m not alone in being grateful for the work you are doing," Bezos wrote in the letter, posted to the company's blog. Bezos continued: "Across the world, people are feeling the economic effects of this crisis, and I’m sad to tell you I predict things are going to get worse before they get better. TOP CORONAVIRUS SCAMS TO BE AWARE OFIn addition, Bezos wrote Amazon had placed purchase orders for "millions of face masks" for their employees and contractors who are unable to work from home. "It’s easy to understand why the incredible medical providers serving our communities need to be first in line," Bezos explained.

Source: Fox News March 23, 2020 13:18 UTC