Morrisons South Shields: Supermarket creates new jobs to meet demand of coronavirus shopping
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A statement on the Morrisons Facebook page read: “As a British family business, Morrisons will play its part in supporting the nation during the coronavirus outbreak.
“Businesses across the UK will be affected, but as we expand our home delivery and logistics operations, Morrisons has thousands of new jobs available.”
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Hide AdIt comes as supermarkets across the country have found themselves with empty shelves as customers panic buy in bulk as they look to stock up on items during the coronavirus outbreak.
Supermarkets have also seen an increase in demand for home delivery services as many self-isolate or work from home in a bid to prevent the spread of cases.
Meanwhile new Government measures which ask the public to stay away from the likes of pubs and entertainment measures have also led to the likes of cinemas, theatres and small businesses closing their doors during the outbreak.
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Hide AdMorrisons has responded to the coronavirus outbreak by urging those looking for a job to apply for one of their logistics or home delivery positions if in need of work at this time.
“Simply visit https://www.morrisons.jobs/ to apply.”
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were first reported in Hubei Province, China, in December 2019.
Symptoms include fever and a cough that may progress to pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
Anyone with symptoms should use the 111 online service, but should not visit a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital