31.   Neither facility deals with the general public or directly handles mail.

32.   Neither facility handles mail for local delivery, officials said.

33.   Nonetheless, federal health officials advised concerned people to wash their hands after handling mail and to keep letters away from their face.

34.   Nonetheless, he and federal health officials cautioned New Jersey residents to be wary of unexpected letters and packages and wash their hands after handling their mail.

35.   Nonetheless, the CDC advised concerned individuals to avoid opening suspicious mail, keep mail away from their face and wash their hands after handling mail.

36.   On Saturday, some postal employees said they felt uncomfortable about handling mail without some added protection.

37.   On Tuesday, traces of the bacteria were found in a center that handles mail for the presidential mansion.

38.   One day after issuing the most stark warning about the prospect of more terrorist attacks, Attorney General John Ashcroft urged Americans to be cautious when handling mail.

39.   Postal officials are coming up with alternative plans to handle the mail.

40.   She said that the letter went through the one which handles mail from the southern half of the city and from the southern suburbs.