More than 100 people responded to Business Insider's callout to tell us what it is like working in fast food during the coronavirus outbreak.

Workers at chains including McDonald's, Taco Bell, Arby's, and Burger King discussed fears of infection, financial concerns, and looking for new jobs.

"I haven't seen my son or family in a week out of fear of infecting them unknowingly," said one Domino's driver.

Read on to hear from fast-food employees about working during the coronavirus epidemic in their own words.

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As fast-food chains remain open across America amid the coronavirus outbreak, many workers feel as though they are putting their lives at risk by going to work.

When Business Insider put a call out for fast-food workers to share what it is like working during the coronavirus outbreak, we received more than 100 responses from people, many of whom were deeply worried about their health or the health of a family member.

Business Insider spoke further with many of these workers via email, phone calls, and social media direct messages about what it is like working during the coronavirus pandemic. We verified these workers' identities and employment through pay stubs or other documentation. The workers were either granted anonymity or referred to only by their first name in order to speak freely about their experience.

"I fear catching this virus and taking it home," one McDonald's worker said. "I'm already poor. I live paycheck to paycheck, but I would much rather be out of work to help prevent the spread to my children or anyone else."

"I'm currently looking for work-at-home opportunities, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make the transition before becoming infected," a Domino's driver said. "I haven't seen my son or family in a week out of fear of infecting them unknowingly."

Read on to hear from employees at chains including McDonald's, Starbucks, Burger King, and Taco Bell describe in their own words what it is like working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Quotes have been edited for clarity and length. All fast-food chains mentioned in this article were given an opportunity to comment on employees' fears of getting sick and weathering financial concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.