Amazon vs. COVID-19

At Amazon, we are committed to communities where we operate through on donations and innovative programs that will have a lasting positive impact on children, young adults, elderly and families especially those from under-represented and under-served communities as well as the medical professionals who are under a severe condition including the sufficient medical supplies. 

Ensuring their wellbeing, need for education and work and access to basic needs such as food and shelter through the collaborating with local governments and non-profit organizations.Amazon Japan has expanded default unattended delivery nationwide as of March 23 in line with the government guidance on this new service.

​And to help anxious customers concerned that they are infected with Covid-19, we launched a new feature on March 24 that allows the Alexa virtual assistant to recommend action based on Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare guidance. 

​Amazon partnered with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology to provide free education materials for student distance learning on April 10, and with the Prime Minister’s Office to launch advertising space on Amazon.co.jp for government public health information campaigns on April 14.

At Amazon, we are committed to communities where we operate through donations and innovative programs that will have a lasting positive impact on children, young adults, elderly and families especially those from under-represented and under-served communities. 

​Ensuring their wellbeing, need for education and work and access to basic needs such as food and shelter through collaborating with local government and non-profit organizations.