With each practiced flip of a mailbox lid, mail carriers remind households that, although the coronavirus has upended much of society, many basic services are running like clockwork.
"I know I have a job to do and I'm going to continue to do that but it does break my heart, knowing how affected so many people are by this pandemic," said UPS driver Steve Lopez, 54, in a video provided by the company.
"Right now, they are getting the attention they deserve for doing what they always do — connecting people with the things they need to live their lives and run their businesses," said McMackin, a former driver."And beyond the connections they make with individuals, they are also helping keep the economy moving."
Simpson said she heard the Postal Service was struggling, so she rushed out to buy stamps and mail participation certificates to members of her singing group."It's so important, especially when you’re expecting checks," Simpson said."Not so much the bills and the junk mail, but magazines. Obviously we're looking for anything to read."
Residents of one neighborhood have started hiding a rubber mouse in different mailboxes as a kind of treasure hunt for Bezerra. She plays along by moving it from box to box.
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