Coronavirus is currently not effecting USPS Direct Mail. Communication from the USPS indicates that there are no interuptions in domestic service and all mail is being delivered as normal. The coronavirus outbreak is actually a good time to send direct mail pieces as people are staying home.

Shipments to China Effected by Coronavirus

The USPS has a temporary suspension of the guarantee on Priority Mail Express International destined for China and Hong Kong, which has been effective since Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. There may also be delays in mail and packages going to and from China.

Can Coronavirus spread via USPS Mail

As far as we understand, no. The CDC states there is likely very low risk that COVID-19 can be spread from products or packaging shipped from China, because of poor survivability of coronaviruses on surfaces. Also, according to the CDC, there currently is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with imported goods; and there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States associated with imported goods.

Will Coronavirus effect USPS Mail Delivery

Currently coronavirus has not effected USPS mail delivery except for shipments to and from China. The USPS has specific protocols in place to provide safeguards for the USPS Postal employees which instruct employees to stay at home if they have any symptoms and for managers to monitor sick time to see if a virus may be spreading. At the moment there is no delay or effect on domestic USPS delivery and processing.

A Good time to mail

With many people staying at home direct mail is a good medium to reach them and promote sales or provide important information.

The coronavirus is a fluid situation and we will continue to monitor it but as of now everything at the USPS is functioning as it should.