Elon Musk rallies to 'break up Amazon' after lockdown critic claims his book was censored

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Thursday, June 4 tweeted that it was time to 'break up' Amazon whiling adding that mopolies were a bad thing for markets. Musk’s tweets came in response to writer Alex Berenson tweeting a screenshot showing that his upcoming book on COVID-19 pandemic had failed to meet Amazon guidelines for sale and refore, rejected for listing on online store.

Musk: Amazon's actions are 'Insane'

As per reports, Alex Berenson has been a vocal critic of coronavirus lockdown and has claimed that risks and dangers posed by infection are much lower than what is perceived by people. Elon Musk too has been an open critic of US government's lockdown policy and has repeatedly tweeted in favour of re-opening country and industrial activity, while calling stay-at-home-orders 'fascist'.

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Amazon being sued

On or hand, Amazon is being reportedly sued for allegedly fostering spread of coronavirus by mandating unsafe working conditions, causing at least one employee to contract COVID-19, which later led to death of her cousin. According to an international media outlet, complaint was filed on June 3 in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, by three employees of JFK8 fulfilment centre in Staten Island.

As per reports, lawsuit states that Amazon has made JFK8 fulfilment centre, which employs approximately 5,000 people, a ‘place of danger’ by impeding efforts to stop coronavirus spreading and boosting productivity at expense of safety. While speaking to media outlet,  Amazon employee said that she tested positive for coronavirus in March and later saw several household members become sick, including her cousin who died.

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