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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHas anyone heard if USPS, the post office, plans to change hours or services?
I hope not!
P.S... I fortunately went to the library today. I had 4 items ready to pick up. The librarian told me she didn't know what was happening and to load up for the quarantine. She said there'll be no late fees, everything will be waived... And on the evening news they announced the libraries are now closed until further notice. I almost didn't go today! (I had till Friday to pick up)
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,843 posts)SMC22307
(8,090 posts)And if they do, people will just need to adapt. And think of the postal workers who would be hurt.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)tRump Virus for very long (at least for now). It is the workers who do the sorting who have to be careful. Most carriers make deliveries without coming into contact with people so that is a plus.
liberalla
(9,280 posts)Fingers crossed.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)for some reason.
intrepidity
(7,381 posts)Or at least, microbial-static.
Laboratory incubators are often lined with copper, and copper sulfate is frequently added to the water that's inside that provides the humidity.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)Thanks!
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Usually hands me my mail.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)I'm sure a ton of people break the social distancing rule that way.
BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)It is very thorough. I'm not sure if I thrust the CDC since they have been muffled and I definitely don't trust the fucking moron and his pals. I do trust WHO though.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)They plan to continue service as usual and are taking measures to deal with the virus. They anticipate needing to hire more employees because of it and they are preparing for that. The CEO said the cardboard surfaces do not hold the virus.
The virus clings to hard surfaces like countertops. Its pretty safe to handle cardboard or clothes.
liberalla
(9,280 posts)totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)But I do think that ordering delivery is safer than going to a brick and mortar store.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Cardboard and paper bags seem to be relatively safe, and this safety will be reinforced by the universal use of gloves which seems to have been accepted by just about every business. But you can also spray the boxes with disinfectant when you get them and before you open them.
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)We must remember to be sure to wash our hands thoroughly after handling cardboard boxes. Break down the boxes and stack them for two or three days before throwing them away.
And if the companies use gloves to keep the virus from spreading that will help too. I think almost every person will soon be wearing gloves automatically. That will slow the virus way down.
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)to handle cardboard boxes, among other things.
dweller
(23,712 posts)nope, haven't heard a thing
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lunatica
(53,410 posts)PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,675 posts)liberalla
(9,280 posts)RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)The post office is a fairly standard 9 to 5 office in most places so I don't see why.
Progressive Jones
(6,011 posts)She told me it's business as usual. She's expecting changes at any time.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,382 posts)Im at the Raleigh P&DC right now
Progressive Jones
(6,011 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,501 posts)liberalla
(9,280 posts)will end up being 2, 3, 4 months instead.
I will miss the library! (no matter how long it lasts)
DeminPennswoods
(15,307 posts)Bought stamps. Usually there are people in and out, but not today. I was the sole customer.