GPOC continues to protect its staff from COVID-19

With the confirmation of the imported case of the novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in Guyana. The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has provided its service agents, postal clerks and postmen and women with all the necessary resources to ensure that they are protested from the virus.
In a statement on Monday, GPOC stated that “protecting our customers and staff is a priority at the Guyana Post Office Corporation. Our customer service agents, postal clerks and postmen and women have all been provided with face masks and gloves to use while attending to our valued customers.”
Given the fact that hundreds of persons are using its services on a daily basis, GPOC stated that it will ensure that stringent measures are in place to deal with the virus.
“It is a necessary precaution as we are conscious of the exposure and risks identified with the COVID-19. We have also taken additional measures to continuously sanitise the customer service areas at all of our offices. We thank you for your understanding and support during this period as we strive to create a clean, safe and comfortable environment,” GPOC added.
The novel coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China, during the latter part of last year. The virus has infected in excess of 100,000 people in more than 100 countries and over 4000 have reportedly died as a result.