We launched this section of our website in March of 2020 in order to provide you with the latest pandemic-related information and how the outbreak was impacting global shipments. Since then, we’ve been sharing breaking news, links to relevant expert sources and insights from The Quick Group’s logistics specialists. Though we had been updating this page less frequently as lockdowns and travel bans decreased with the vaccine rollout, we now find ourselves contending with a new strain of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. We will now be publishing updates as the situation evolves on this web page, as well as on our website’s Service Alerts pages and our social media channels.
And, as always, whenever you have a question or need additional information—whether COVID-related or not—please contact your local customer service office or your Quick/Sterling representative. You can also send a question to one of our global logistics specialists via our Ask the Experts page. No matter how you’d like to connect with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out—and remember that when the unexpected happens, we are here for you.
The World Health Organization approved China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, easing the way for poorer nations to have access to the shot to help end the pandemic
Canada authorizes coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15. Canada is the first country in the world to do so. Also today: The US FDA is expected to authorize the use of this vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds very soon. www.washingtonpost.com
ALERT: The United States will restrict travel from India due to the devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The Quick Group's logistics expertsare standing by to coordinate your urgent shipments—please reach out to your local Customer Service Center 24/7 with any questions: www.reuters.com
Vaccine news: Pfizer announced today the results of a study, which shows their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective for at least 6 months—and protects against the South Africa variant.
This comes after yesterday's announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 12 to 15. www.usatoday.com
With blood drives cancelled and donation facilities closed since the start of the pandemic, the US blood supply has been significantly impacted. Learn about the safety measures in place to protect donors and how you can help organizations like the Red Cross meet their ongoing need for blood and platelet donations. www.washingtonpost.com
New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines
The CDC announced today that it is updating its physical distancing guidelines for children in schools from 6 feet to 3 feet. Wearing a mask, however, is still critical. And when it's not possible to accommodate masks, such as while eating, the CDC says six feet of distance should be maintained. read more
