During pandemic, essential workers brave through fears and fill critical needs - NBC News
“I feel that I’m bringing something that’s more than just a box. It’s bringing healing and hope,” Ben Hertle said.
Workers in the United States from health care to transportation continue to provide critical services during the pandemic, from delivering packages to driving across the country to distribute supplies to local businesses preparing for emergencies. The NBC News' Social Newsgathering team interviewed essential workers in America about their roles and how they're filling an essential need and meeting demand as cases of the coronavirus increase across the U.S.
Ben Hertle, UPS delivery driver, Minnesota
Ben Hertle has been working as a delivery driver for the United Parcel Service in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for the past decade and is doing so now as packages are needed during this critical time.
“I feel that I’m bringing something that’s more than just a box. It’s bringing healing and hope,” Ben Hertle said.
Workers in the United States from health care to transportation continue to provide critical services during the pandemic, from delivering packages to driving across the country to distribute supplies to local businesses preparing for emergencies. The NBC News' Social Newsgathering team interviewed essential workers in America about their roles and how they're filling an essential need and meeting demand as cases of the coronavirus increase across the U.S.
Ben Hertle, UPS delivery driver, Minnesota
Ben Hertle has been working as a delivery driver for the United Parcel Service in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for the past decade and is doing so now as packages are needed during this critical time.
