Coronavirus Info Center
30 Nov, 2021
8 Tips for Keeping Your Critical Life Science Shipments Moving
17 Feb, 2021
What to do after being vaccinated
17 Feb, 2021
9 Ways the Pandemic Will Change Travel in 2021
06 Jan, 2021
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reimposed a national lockdown in England following a spike in new COVID-19 cases.
28 Dec, 2020
23 Dec, 2020
New strain of COVID-19 in the UK prompts travel ban
List of countries banning UK arrivals
On Sunday, December 20th, countries across Europe and beyond began closing their borders to travelers from the United Kingdom, in an effort to contain a new COVID-19 variant first reported in England. As of this posting, the following countries have issued a travel ban for flights arriving from the UK:
| Country | Region | Flights | Border |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Africa | No | ET Suspended Flights |
| Canary Islands | Africa | No | Closed from UK |
| Morocco | Africa | No | Closed from UK |
| Seychelles | Africa | No | Closed from UK |
| Mauritius | Africa | No | Closed from UK |
| Tunisia | Africa | No | TU Suspended Flights |
| South Africa | Africa | No | Closed from UK |
| Argentina | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Bolivia | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Canada | Americas | No | re-opened from UK |
| Chile | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Colombia | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| El Salvador | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Granada | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Peru | Americas | No | Closed from UK |
| Hong Kong | Asia | No | Closed from UK |
| India | Asia | No | Closed from UK from 23/12 |
| Albania | Asia | No | Closed from UK |
| Singapore | Asia | No | Added border Restrictions |
| Austria | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Belgium | Europe | No | re-opened from UK |
| Bulgaria | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Czech Republic | Europe | Yes | Open |
| Denmark | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Estonia | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Finland | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| France | Europe | No | re-opened from UK |
| Germany | Europe | No | re-opened from UK |
| Ireland | Europe | No | re-opened from UK |
| Latvia | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Lithuania | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Luxembourg | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Malta | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Moldova | Europe | Yes | Flight on 22nd/24th then suspended until further notice |
| Netherlands | Europe | No | re-opened from UK |
| North Macedonia | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Norway | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Poland | Europe | No | Closed form midnight |
| Portugal | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Russia | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Spain | Europe | No | Closed from UK |
| Sweden | Europe | No | Closed from UK & Denmark |
| Switzerland | Europe | Yes | Next flight accepting Cargo 23/12 |
| Turkey | Europe | No | Freighter option today |
| Iran | Middle East | No | Freighter option today |
| Israel | Middle East | No | Closed Airspace |
| Jordan | Middle East | No | Closed from UK |
| Oman | Middle East | No | Closed from UK |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | No | Closed from UK |
| Fiji | Oceania | No | Closed from UK |
The Quick/Sterling team is closely monitoring the situation and will publish updates as news develops.
Please contact your local Customer Service Center 24/7 with any questions about your shipments.
15 Dec, 2020
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08 Dec, 2020
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07 Dec, 2020
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06 Dec, 2020
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11 Nov, 2020
World Cord Blood Day
Quick is proud to once again serve as the official sponsor of World Cord Blood Day (WCBD) 2020, a virtual event taking place on Tuesday, November 17th. Together, with the Save the Cord Foundation, WCBD provides the global community with critical information about how cord blood is used to develop life-saving treatments. We’re also proud to be the most experienced global transportation provider of cord blood and stem cells for transplant or research. Our team of life science experts and robust technology enable Quick to meet the time-sensitive requirements for cord blood shipments—ensuring that the integrity and temperature are maintained throughout transport. Be a part of the WCBD 2020 Virtual Conference! First, watch the video featuring Save the Cord Foundation’s Charis Ober and Quick’s Monroe Burgess.
Then register today for the event so you can learn, educate and advocate the critical role cord blood plays in saving lives. If you have any questions in the meantime, please drop us a line!
Then register today for the event so you can learn, educate and advocate the critical role cord blood plays in saving lives. If you have any questions in the meantime, please drop us a line!
20 Oct, 2020
02 Oct, 2020
Disaster preparedness is something that the Quick team is focused on especially during the pandemic.
02 Oct, 2020
When natural disasters strike, communication with family and friends can be difficult.
23 Sep, 2020
Aircraft Manufacturer Required Shipment of an Urgent Part for a Grounded Major Medical Operator for Medical Mission in Australia During COVID-19
One of Sterling’s customers, an aircraft manufacturer, needed to ship an urgent spare part for one of its aircraft used by the world’s largest medical operators. The medical operator needed to utilize the aircraft to transport doctors during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
23 Sep, 2020
Critical Part for an AOG Situation Needed for Australian Government Rescue Operation During COVID-19 Pandemic
08 Sep, 2020
Commuting to work: tips for reducing coronavirus risk
Quick is delivering for clients all over the world - that's a day's work for us! But your work likely takes you to places closer to your home. If you're going to be commuting to your job, whether it is by bus, train, ride share, subway or bike, here are a few helpful tips on how to help reduce the risk of on your commute. http://ow.ly/cN2I50BgT2t
02 Sep, 2020
With so many masks to choose from, how do you select the one that's most effective against spreading COVID-19?
A recent Duke University study that looked at different styles of masks, from the gaiter to a DIY mask, to help you make the best choices. http://ow.ly/LOHc50B2rgn
02 Sep, 2020
The TSA announced a recent exemption that passengers are allowed to bring hand sanitizer up to 12 oz in carry-on bags when flying.
Disinfectant wipes are also good to go with no size or quantity limitations. For an updated list on what you can bring while traveling, visit:
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