In the United States, there were around 31.67 million frontline workers in 2020. Among these workers, approximately 16.1 million were in the health care industry.
Frontline workers are those that work in areas that come into constant contact wth people and are therefore considered to have an increased exposure to COVID-19.
Number of frontline workers in the United States in 2020, by industry
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