Postal Service’s parcel network as staffing shortages and backlogs in hard-hit areas slow deliveries. Coronavirus has also taken a toll on postal workers. About 2,830 of the Postal Service’s 630,000 employees have tested positive for Covid-19, a spokeswoman said, “with some deaths.” Unions representing postal workers said this week that more than 60 workers have died. The Postal Service is focused on keeping its employees and the public safe while they handle shipments such as medicines, supplies and benefits checks, the spokeswoman said. Between April 19 and May 23, the Postal Service delivered 68.2% of priority mail packages on time, down from 87.4% between March 1 and April 18.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 30, 2020 10:52 UTC