PITTSBURGH - Giant Eagle has announced it plans to reward its employees who continue working during the coronavirus outbreak.

The grocery chain issued a media release saying it is offering a total of $10 million in bonus payments to all employees in its Giant Eagle, Market District, Giant Eagle Pharmacy, and GetGo locations, as well as those working in its warehouses.

The release does not say how the $10 million will be divided, or how much each employee will receive.

The bonus pay starts immediately and is retroactive to Sunday, March 15. Giant Eagle says there is currently a Saturday, May 2 end date, which will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks based on the needs of the community.

Both current and new employees will be eligible for bonus pay.