The coronavirus pandemic has affected people’s lives, especially those at a higher risk to contract the virus. Tasks, such as eating at a restaurant, going to the grocery store and mailing packages can carry some degree of risk for COVID-19 transmission.

How safe is it for you to visit a post office or shipping center to mail packages if you’re high risk for COVID? What precautions can you take?

Dr. Christopher Lupfer, assistant professor in the department of biology at Missouri State University, explains to CreakyJoints.