COVID-19 SUT 32 – ALL EMPLOYEES: Additional CDC guidance – 04.06.2020
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Mandatory Stand-Up Talk
April 6, 2020
Additional CDC guidance
Cloth face coverings recommended in public settings
Throughout the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak,
the Postal Service has continued to fulfill its critical mission to bind the
nation together. Postal Service employees are working hard across the
country to ensure we are there for our customers every day, serving as a
lifeline for millions of people.
Your safety and wellness are of primary importance to the Postal Service.
We continue to follow the strategies and measures recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Today, we want to share information on additional recommendations
released by CDC regarding use of cloth face coverings.
According to the newly published guidance, CDC now recommends that
people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social
distancing measures are difficult to maintain, because COVID-19 can
spread between people interacting in close proximity.
We strongly encourage all employees to follow CDC’s recommendation. If
you wish to have a face covering, you may request a surgical mask from
your supervisor. Employees also may bring their own personal cloth face
coverings to work for use while on duty.
Employees should not rely solely on the use of cloth face coverings to
prevent the spread of COVID-19. You should also adhere to social
distancing guidelines (6 feet) whenever possible while on delivery routes, at
retail counters, and within the postal workplace: in plants, on docks, and in
lunch and break rooms.
In addition to social distancing, please remember to follow these CDC
recommended prevention methods: