Contact patterns of UK home delivery drivers and their use of protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.
Jessica R E BridgenHua WeiCarl WhitfieldYang HanIan HallChris P JewellMartie J A van TongerenJonathan M ReadPublished in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2023)
Delivery drivers had a large number of face-to-face customer and depot contacts per shift compared with other working adults during this time. However, transmission risk may be curtailed as contact with customers was of short duration. Most drivers were unable to maintain physical distance with customers and at depots at all times. Usage of protective items such as face masks and hand sanitiser was widespread.
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