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Pandemic boosts labor, risks for mail and delivery workers

Pandemic increases workload, health risks for postal and delivery employees

06/08/2020

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Pandemic boosts labor, risks for mail and delivery workers

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Pandemic increases workload, health risks for postal and delivery employees

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans are relying on mail carriers and delivery workers for essential supplies. The workload for many of these employees has increased significantly with so many consumers ordering from home. Stress and fatigue are at high levels, as workers worry about virus exposure -- and take extra precautions not to bring it home. Amna Nawaz reports.

06/08/2020

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