Amazon India launches COVID-19 financial support for eligible staff The COVID-19 allowance is a one-time grant per employee of Rs 30,600 for in-house COVID care, medical equipment, or medication related expenses, Amazon India said in a blog PTI | May 24, 2021 | Updated 16:42 IST Amazon India said it is encouraging all its employees and frontline teams to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity Amazon India on Monday said it has launched a COVID-19 Relief Scheme (CRS) under which it will provide financial assistance to frontline teams of associates hired through staffing agencies and other eligible employees with a COVID-19 allowance and additional hospital reimbursement. The COVID-19 allowance is a one-time grant per employee of Rs 30,600 for in-house COVID care, medical equipment, or medication related expenses, Amazon India said in a blog.