DENVER — A post office in Denver where at least two employees have tested positive for COVID-19 is defying an order issued by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) to shut down temporarily.

Inspectors from DDPHE found employees at the post office at 3800 Buchtel Blvd in Denver weren’t wearing the proper masks, social distancing guidelines weren’t being followed and proper disinfecting techniques weren’t used.

While the health department demands that the post office location close its doors temporarily, the United States Postal Service (USPS) says it will instead follow federal and CDC directives and stay open.

“The University Park Station is federally owned and operated and is committed to all federal and CDC directives and safeguards in regards to COVID-19 protection,” USPS wrote in a statement. “While we appreciate the work that Denver Public Health and other agencies are doing surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we disagree with the Public Health order and we are actively engaged in discussions with the city to address their concerns.”

source: https://www.9news.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/denver-post-office-stays-open-despite-public-health-order-demanding-it-close/73-6bfde1d5-ee72-4901-b105-68c4b4e2f0a8