Us mail suspension
You're referring to the recent suspension of mail delivery services by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
On January 5, 2022, the USPS announced that it would be suspending mail delivery services in several states due to a surge in COVID-19 cases among its employees. The affected states were:
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
The suspension was intended to help reduce the spread of the virus among USPS employees and to ensure the continued safety of the public. During this time, mail delivery services were suspended in these states, and customers were advised to use alternative methods, such as online bill pay or digital communication, to conduct their business.
However, on January 14, 2022, the USPS announced that it would be reinstating mail delivery services in most of the affected states, with the exception of California, where the suspension would continue until further notice.
It's worth noting that the USPS has been facing significant challenges in recent years, including declining mail volumes, increased competition from private carriers, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of mail delivery services was a temporary measure aimed at protecting the health and safety of USPS employees and the public, while also ensuring the continued operation of the postal service.