Three Additional International Mail Carriers Announce Suspended Services

Written by Joaquin Ibanez

Published Apr 20, 2020

Today, March 26, 2020, the postal services of India, Ivory Coast, and Zimbabwe have announced service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Maldives Post has announced an extension of its suspension of mail services.

For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page.

India
The Department of Posts (India Post) has suspended all international mail exchanges until further notice. All international mail received before March 22, 2020 will be delivered with limited staff.

Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast’s post advises has suspended mail services until further notice.

Maldives
Maldives Post has extended the suspension of all inbound and outbound mail services through April 4, 2020.

Zimbabwe
Zimpost has suspended all inbound and outbound international mail services until further notice. Additionally, Zimpost is unable to guarantee delivery standards at this time.

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