In cities across America, many lower-income workers continue to move around, while those who make more money are staying home and limiting their exposure to the coronavirus, according to smartphone location data analysed by The New York Times. Rules vary among states, but essential workers generally include those in health care and public safety roles, as well as caregivers, delivery drivers, grocery clerks and plumbers. In cities across America, many lower-income workers continue to move around, while those who make more money are staying home and limiting their exposure to the coronavirus, according to smartphone location data analszed by The New York Times. Many essential workers are in lower-income jobs and have positions that require them to leave home and work face-to-face with others, economists said. Tomer, of Brookings, said life insurance and targeted coronavirus-related health insurance for essential workers could help.

Source: bd News24 April 04, 2020 07:41 UTC