I just received mail from Princeton University and I am afraid it passed through a post office that has tested positive for anthrax. What should I do?
The University sends many bulk mailings that are not mailed through local post offices. Most bulk mail sent by the Alumni Council is mailed from New York. Most bulk mail sent by the offices of annual giving, development or the president is mailed from Connecticut. Recently, the undergraduate admission office began rerouting mail out of local post offices through other New Jersey facilities. Some mail has been processed through the Princeton post office in West Windsor that was closed due to positive tests for a small quantity of anthrax. Federal and state officials emphasize that there is very low likelihood of cross contamination, such as one letter picking up anthrax simply from having touched or being located near another letter or item that contained anthrax. If you are concerned about receiving mail from the University, you should follow the anthrax threat guidelines for handling mail. If you open any mail that contains a suspicious powder substance, you should follow the guidelin
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