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Here are Link’s stories about the new coronavirus; the disease it causes, COVID-19; and the Postal Service’s response.
Coronavirus-related stories and resources:
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Peak preparations
Facilities should order pandemic supplies now
The Postal Service wants to ensure facilities have sufficient supplies of personal protective equipment and other coronavirus pandemic-related material as the organization gears up for the peak delivery season in the fall.
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Hand sanitizer warning
Watch out for toxic products
The Postal Service and the Food and Drug Administration are warning employees and customers to be on alert for hand sanitizers that may contain methanol, a dangerous, highly toxic chemical often used as an industrial solvent.
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Preparing for the unexpected
New tool helps managers plan ahead
The Postal Service has developed a new tool to help managers at mail processing plants prepare for unexpected events — such as the coronavirus pandemic — before they affect mail processing and delivery.
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Stock up
PFSC shipping supplies available on eBuyPlus
USPS wants Post Offices to stock up on shipping supplies to better assist businesses that use Premium Forwarding Service Commercial.
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Do’s and don’ts
How to properly process PFSC mail
The Postal Service is reminding employees about specific procedures for processing Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (PFSC) mail.
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Flag notice
Honoring coronavirus victims, Memorial Day
Postal Service facilities must fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor victims of the coronavirus pandemic and for Memorial Day.
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Here to there
Forwarding available for commercial customers
The Postal Service is reminding employees that commercial customers can forward mail to an alternate business address, a useful option for firms that have changed locations during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hold Mail changes
USPS modifies service during pandemic
USPS has modified its Hold Mail service to assist business customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19 support
New command center assisting with supply needs
The Postal Service is working to ensure USPS facilities have supplies to keep employees safe and work areas clean.
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Expected-delivery changes
USPS makes adjustments for some products
The Postal Service has adjusted service commitments for some products due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mail delivery update
USPS extends return-to-sender time frames
To assist customers during the coronavirus pandemic, the Postal Service has temporarily extended the time frames when a mailpiece will be returned to sender.
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Helping hand
Additional options for shipping sanitizers, wipes
The Postal Service is providing customers with additional options for shipping hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes, two products that are widely being used during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Going the distance
New guidance issued for retail employees
The Postal Service is providing retail employees with new guidelines to help them practice social distancing on the job during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sign of the times
USPS modifies procedures for carriers
The Postal Service has modified procedures for letter carriers to help them practice social distancing while delivering mail and packages.
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Hands off
Restrictions for shipping sanitizers, wipes
The Postal Service wants employees to know there are specific shipping restrictions for hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes that contain alcohol.