Five International Postal Carriers Announce Coronavirus Updates

Written by Joaquin Ibanez

Published Apr 20, 2020

Five international postal services announced altered or suspended service due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting global postal networks, visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page.

Cuba
Correos de Cuba has suspended all international mail service until further notice.

Iran
Iran National Post is currently unable to send outbound international mail to a growing number of destinations. At this time international mail can only be sent to destinations where transportation is available.

Maldives
Maldives Post is suspending the processing of outbound international mail service until further notice.

Peru
Servicios Postales del Perú – SERPOST S.A, has extended the suspension of all mail services until April 26, 2020.

Saudi Arabia
SaudiPost Corporation has resumed all postal services effective April 12, 2020.

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