The U.S. Postal Service told News 8 it is not requiring employees to wear a mask, citing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego letter carrier criticized the U.S. Postal Service’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak after a second employee tested positive for the illness.

The postal service said the infected employee worked at the Grantville Post Office and that the risk to others is low.

Another postal worker, who did not want to be identified because they feared retaliation, said they attempted to raise concerns with management and the union that represents workers.

“The six-foot social distancing policy — they tell us to do it but based on our job we do not do it. We’re in very close proximity to each other every morning and afternoon,” the employee told News 8.

The carrier said he was provided gloves and cleaning supplies, but not a mask, so he initially used his own. This week, the agency began providing them as an option.

The U.S. Postal Service told News 8 it is not requiring employees to wear a mask, citing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. Both the CDC and WHO have repeatedly said there is no evidence of coronavirus spreading through the mail.

“We believe the risk is low for employees who work at the Grantville Post Office, but we will keep our employees apprised as new information and guidance becomes available,” said the U.S. Postal Service in an emailed statement. Read more at CBS 8