The surge in online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic is putting more pressure on postal workers across the country. John Parker, an Edmonton-based training officer for Canada Post, said workers are moving mail as fast as they can. "The volumes that we're seeing are like Christmas volumes, and we've had it for much longer than the Christmas volumes would have lasted." Postal workers are trying to avoid interactions at the door by knocking or ringing and then leaving packages in a safe place for pickup. Though the kind gestures are appreciated, Parker said the best way people can support postal workers is to stay inside and avoid all interactions.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 00:56 UTC