The spread of the new coronavirus is affecting the work and pay of people around the world.

 

A guide at a popular tourist area in eastern China has not earned any money for two months, as tourists are nowhere to be found.

 

A delivery² driver in Britain worries about getting sick from the people who sign for their purchases each day.

 

And a server³ at a restaurant in the American state of Missouri washes his hands more often and simply hopes for the best.

 

Some professionals⁴ can work from home or call in sick if they experience signs of COVID-19, the disease⁵ the virus¹ causes. But that is not possible for service workers who often come into contact with the public. Their situation is made worse by limited or non-existent sick leave and health insurance.

 

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