Uber to suspend driver, rider accounts over coronavirus

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Uber will suspend driver and rider accounts who have been exposed to or test positive for the coronavirus, company officials said on Wednesday.

Drivers who are diagnosed with COVID-19 are eligible to receive; 14 days of financial assistance.

"We've already helped drivers in some affected areas, and we're working to quickly implement this worldwide," company officials said in a statement.

The company is consulting with health officials on its response.

They are sending disinfectants to drivers in cities with the greatest need and offering a leave-at-door policy for food delivery.

"We're also consulting with an epidemiologist to make sure our efforts as a company are grounded in medical advice," officials said in a statement.

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