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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center

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.

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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 Preventive Temperature -Tests Performed at Hospitals - Update 11 March, 8:00pm EDT

Hospitals working to protect employees and patients are now starting to temperature-test the public entering hospitals which includes our drivers making Pick Ups and Deliveries, before allowing access into their facilities. We will continue to monitor each shipment and alert you should there be a delay.

CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) UPDATE

The Quick Group is working around-the-clock to monitor the situation and determine the best ways to support your current and future critical shipments.

Coronavirus news & resources:

02 Mar, 2020 - Contingency Planning - North America

Other news:

New York state creates a containment zone in New Rochelle, in Westchester County, New York. Large gathering facilities such as churches/community centers and schools are closed. No street closings or travel restrictions at this time.

Italy shuts down all stores except pharmacies and grocery stores.

Quick updates:

Coronavirus news & resources:

Update 26 June - Q&A from the World Health Organization about dexamethasone clincial trial
The World Health Organizatation's has created a Q&A about the initial clinical trial results from the UK that show dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
https://www.who.int

Update 23 June - Update from the World Health Organization (WHO) on wearing masks.
Reversing its earlier guidance, they're now encouraging people to wear them to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. http://cnn.it

Update 23 June - IATA has developed a roadmap on resuming aviation operations and reassure the travelling public that health and safety remain their top priority in the travel chain. Download PDF

Update 23 June - What are safe summertime activities?
How can we enjoy the warm weather as COVID-19 quarantines are being lifted? Here's what some healthcare experts have to say.
www.npr.org

Update 23 June - Good news! Johnson & Johnson has moved up the start of the human clinical trials for its experimental vaccine to July, with hopes for an effective vaccine by the end of 2020.http://ow.ly/UyTC50A5ZxB

Update 15 April - Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help, https://bit.ly/2J2e2ho

Update 14 April - Remote Working Tips: The Importance of Communication - download the PDF

Update 1 April - Remote Working Tips: Getting Started - download the PDF

Update 23 March - World Health Organization (WHO) Alert via WhatsApp for sharing COVID-19 information
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Update 23 March - Google launches COVID-19 website. The site includes state-based information, safety tips and search trends related to the coronavirus.
google.com/covid19

Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help,
https://bit.ly/2J2e2ho

The American Red Cross: is facing a "severe blood shortage" due to the coronavirus outbreak. You can schedule a blood donation appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.