What is another word for lazaretto mail?
Pronunciation: [lˌe͡ɪzəɹˈɛtə͡ʊ mˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The term "lazaretto mail" refers to mail that has been disinfected or isolated due to a risk of contagious disease. Synonyms for this term include quarantine mail, isolated mail, sanitary mail, and purified mail. These phrases all convey the idea that the mail has undergone a process to eliminate any potential health hazards. Other related terms include fumigated mail and sterilized mail. Lazaretto mail was particularly common during times of pandemics, such as the bubonic plague in medieval Europe or the COVID-19 pandemic in modern times. While it may seem like an outdated practice, the need for such measures will likely continue in the future as new illnesses and diseases emerge.
