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liberalla

(9,249 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:15 AM Mar 2020

Has 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)

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Has anyone heard if USPS, the post office, plans to change hours or services? (Original Post) liberalla Mar 2020 OP
Nope, I haven't. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2020 #1
Nope, haven't heard anything. SMC22307 Mar 2020 #2
Most scientists think that porous surfaces don't hold the BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #3
Yes, I saw something on TV about the porous surfaces. liberalla Mar 2020 #5
I heard it doesn't last long on copper either BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #6
Copper is a well known antimicrobial intrepidity Mar 2020 #17
I always learn good info on DU. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #21
I talk to my mail carrier just about every day. cwydro Mar 2020 #13
I wonder how they plan to handle that. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #14
Post #9 has a web address for this info. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #16
I received an email from the UPS CEO about COVID 19 today lunatica Mar 2020 #4
That's promising! Thanks for the info. liberalla Mar 2020 #7
I'm not sure if I would want to take a chance on cardboard surfaces not holding the virus. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #23
It's the porous surfaces that the virus can't cling to lunatica Mar 2020 #25
According to this article it can survive on cardboard for up to 24 hours. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #26
This it good to know lunatica Mar 2020 #27
Hopefully unless we run out of gloves. n/t totodeinhere Mar 2020 #29
I just purchased some from Amazon specifically lunatica Mar 2020 #30
through rain, and snow and gloom of night dweller Mar 2020 #8
See response #9 below. lunatica Mar 2020 #28
See... PoliticAverse Mar 2020 #9
Good info there, I just checked it out. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #15
Wow, Thank you for that link. Good info. liberalla Mar 2020 #18
No. Not yet. RhodeIslandOne Mar 2020 #10
My wife works at a large USPS distribution center. Progressive Jones Mar 2020 #11
Where does she work? A HERETIC I AM Mar 2020 #12
Carol Stream, IL nt Progressive Jones Mar 2020 #22
Our library closed down until end of March. sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 #19
I wonder if that will stick... I think a lot of these 2, 3, 4 week closures liberalla Mar 2020 #20
Went to the local post office today. DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #24

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
2. Nope, haven't heard anything.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:35 AM
Mar 2020

And if they do, people will just need to adapt. And think of the postal workers who would be hurt.

BigmanPigman

(51,611 posts)
3. Most scientists think that porous surfaces don't hold the
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:45 AM
Mar 2020

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.

intrepidity

(7,307 posts)
17. Copper is a well known antimicrobial
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:43 AM
Mar 2020

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

(51,611 posts)
14. I wonder how they plan to handle that.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 04:11 AM
Mar 2020

I'm sure a ton of people break the social distancing rule that way.

BigmanPigman

(51,611 posts)
16. Post #9 has a web address for this info.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 04:23 AM
Mar 2020

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)
4. I received an email from the UPS CEO about COVID 19 today
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:50 AM
Mar 2020

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. It’s pretty safe to handle cardboard or clothes.

totodeinhere

(13,058 posts)
23. I'm not sure if I would want to take a chance on cardboard surfaces not holding the virus.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:50 PM
Mar 2020

But I do think that ordering delivery is safer than going to a brick and mortar store.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
25. It's the porous surfaces that the virus can't cling to
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:00 PM
Mar 2020

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.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
27. This it good to know
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:36 PM
Mar 2020

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.

Progressive Jones

(6,011 posts)
11. My wife works at a large USPS distribution center.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:23 AM
Mar 2020

She told me it's business as usual. She's expecting changes at any time.

liberalla

(9,249 posts)
20. I wonder if that will stick... I think a lot of these 2, 3, 4 week closures
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:24 AM
Mar 2020

will end up being 2, 3, 4 months instead.

I will miss the library! (no matter how long it lasts)

DeminPennswoods

(15,286 posts)
24. Went to the local post office today.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:59 PM
Mar 2020

Bought stamps. Usually there are people in and out, but not today. I was the sole customer.

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