Coronavirus Updates for Wednesday

U.S. Postal Service extends Hold Mail service to May 30

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Postal Service has suspended the 30-day time frame on its Hold Mail service and extended all current Hold Mail requests until May 30. Postal officials note that on or before May 30, returning customers can either pick up accumulated mail at their post office with proper identification or request redelivery. As different states are reopening at different times based on local conditions, officials encourage residents to contact their local post office as part of their return to normal plan. All may not return at the same time, and some may need their mail held beyond May 30. A two-week grace period, beginning June 1, will allow customers to contact their local post office to make arrangements to have their mail held longer. All customers are encouraged to promptly collect their mail on hold upon return or make arrangements to restart regular delivery of mail, including accumulated mail already on hold. On June 15, the Postal Service will revert back to its normal policy that allows for customers to have their mail held for 30 days. Customers with questions can contact the Postal Service at 800-ASK-USPS (275-8777).