Uber to suspend accounts of drivers, riders who have coronavirus

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Uber is adding new precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, including suspending accounts of drivers and riders who have the illness.

Uber announced Thursday that they are taking the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus:

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also released a statement saying, "The safety and well-being of everyone who uses Uber is always our priority."

Currently, there are nearly 126,400 confirmed cases of the virus globally. More than 60,000 people who have contracted the disease have recovered.

U.S. cases have ballooned this week, nearly tripling since Monday at more than 1,300.

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