Coronavirus delays mail to SA, and from the Far East
The Post Office will resume services once suitable arrangements have been made with different airlines.
THE South African Post Office has advised its clients that it cannot accept mail destined to China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea.
Other countries that are affected by the delay include Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Kuala Lumpur and will thus also not be accepted.
“The airline currently used by the SA Post Office for transport to and from these countries are unable to uplift mail due to challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, mail from these counties meant for South Africa will also be delayed,” the post office said.
The Post Office will resume services once suitable arrangements have been made with different airlines. Mail to Hong Kong is not affected.
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The Post Office has apologised for the inconvenience. Earlier on Wednesday, the Health Department confirmed six new coronavirus cases – bringing the total confirmed cases to 13, with the Western Cape confirming its first case.
“All the patients have now been advised. Those who are symptomatic have started receiving treatment. Some of these patients are already in hospital while some, specifically those who are asymptomatic are in self quarantine,” said the Health Department on Wednesday.
The new confirmed cases exclude the outstanding results for the two patients who formed part of the group of 10 that travelled to Italy.
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