January 3, 2023

UPDATE 254: International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-19

On January 3, 2023, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The following countries have provided updates to certain mail services:

Hong Kong UPDATE: Hongkong Post has advised that it’s delivery process for all items requiring signature on delivery is returning to normal. As of January 3, 2023, when performing at-the-door deliveries of letter-post, parcel-post or EMS items requiring signature on delivery, the postman or postwoman will again obtain a signature from the recipient. In case of an unsuccessful at-the-door delivery attempt, the addressee will receive a notification asking them to collect the item from a designated post office, in line with the normal procedure. The collection arrangements at post offices remain unchanged.

Macao UPDATE: Macao Post has advised that in view of the latest COVID-19 developments in Macao , the delivery of letter-post items, parcel-post items and EMS items is currently subject to delays.

Unless otherwise noted, service updates to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.

These service updates affect Priority Mail Express International^® (PMEI), Priority Mail International^® (PMI), First-Class Mail International^® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service^® (FCPIS^®), International Priority Airmail^® (IPA^®), International Surface Air Lift^® (ISAL^®), and M-Bag^® items.

The DMM Advisory will continue to provide updates as they are received. For a full list of international service disruptions, please visit https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm