COVID-19: Global Supply Chain Update

May 21st, 2020

As part of our continued work during the COVID-19 crisis, we are keeping you up to date on the supply chain. Below you will find some of the key updates happening around the world. Yourway remains fully operational despite the challenges presented. We are continuing to support ongoing clinical trials to develop life-saving medicines via our DTP service offering, and have been able to keep up our everyday operations while ensuring the safety of our staff throughout the pandemic.

Global News Brief

	Three vaccines for COVID-19 have entered phase II clinical trials in Beijing, China.
	Human monoclonal antibody S309 was found to neutralize SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV2 and is being fast-tracked to clinical trials.
	Canada has approved the country’s first COVID-19 clinical trial vaccine.
	There are currently 8 coronavirus vaccines in clinical trials, with another 110 in various stages of development.

Regional Breakdown

North America

USA

	All states will be partially reopened this week, in spite of 17 currently experiencing a rise in cases.
	The U.S. and Canada have extended their border closure through June 21.
	Anyone that has traveled from the U.S.’s list of restricted countries but is allowed to return to the United States is only permitted to arrive at one of the following airports: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas, (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington (IAD).
	Major U.S. airports remain operational, with flights limited from individual carriers in both domestic and international lanes, and ongoing limitations from smaller ports.
	Non-essential travel is limited both domestically and internationally.
	Ocean carriers are fully operational and are following standard crisis protocols, but cargo transport between China and North America is significantly reduced.

Canada

	Passengers are not allowed to enter Canada, though this does not apply to Canadian nationals, US citizens, or others who meet specific eligibility requirements.
	Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized that restrictions on international travel will continue.
	A total of five provinces have reopened, though others remain in a state of emergency.
	Air Canada flights have been suspended to the U.S. until May 27.
	International flights may only land at international airports in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver as an enhanced screening measure.
	Air Canada’s international flights have been suspended through June.
	Air Transat and Sunwing Airlines flights remain canceled until May 30.
	Trade across the border is unaffected, and supply chains remain intact.

Mexico

	Approximately 300 municipalities throughout the country have lifted sheltering-in-place recommendations, with other regions reopening on June 1.
	There are no specified quarantine or travel restrictions.
	The U.S.-Mexico border is expected to remain closed after restrictions expire on May 21.
	Air, ocean, and road traffic are all still operational — Yourway’s operations remain unaffected.

Europe

United Kingdom

	There are no direct flight, travel, or quarantine restrictions specified for the UK.
	London City Airport remains closed until the end of May.
	Northern Ireland has announced a five-step plan to end the lockdown, though dates have not been specified.
	London Stansted will be closed daily between 16:00 UTC and 04:00 UTC until further notice.

Germany

	Non-EU-citizens and citizens of non-Schengen states are subject to travel restrictions until June 15.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Germany, with the exception of German nationals and those who meet eligibility criteria. Those who do enter are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
	Bavaria has lifted its driving ban on Sundays and public holidays until May 30. The Land of Hesse has lifted its driving ban on Sundays and holidays to vehicles transporting goods until June 30.
	Eurail service has been reduced to the Netherlands.
	Air travel capacity has been reduced, affecting regional hubs and Lufthansa, specifically, though cargo continues.

France

	The state of emergency declaration has been extended to July 10.
	Public gardens and parks will remain closed.
	Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen member state are not permitted to enter France, with some exceptions.
	Flights are reduced.
	Orly Airport has been closed since April 1.

Sweden

	Sweden is one of the only European countries that never went into full lockdown.
	Passengers arriving from outside Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and, the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter, with specified exceptions.
	Entry restrictions have been extended to May 16.
	All non-essential businesses are open.

Italy

	Travel restrictions will be lifted on June 3.
	The country is awaiting guidelines for the reopening of places of worship; mosques will be closed until May 23.
	Those traveling as tourists may not enter Italy.
	All arrivals are subject to a 14-day quarantine period.
	Lockdown restrictions eased beginning May 4, with many nonessential workers returning to their jobs, largely in manufacturing.
	Travel restrictions have been partially lifted.
	Transport by road and rail remains operational.

Spain

	A mandatory 14-day quarantine period for international travelers arriving in Spain went into effect on May 15.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Spain, except those arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland, and those who meet other specified requirements.
	Spain has initiated a four-phase plan to end lockdown.
	Travel remains restricted and is reserved for essential travel.
	Land borders are closed to entry but not for cargo, allowing clinical trial materials and DTP services to continue.
	Airports, ports, warehouses, and carriers remain open and operational.

Denmark

	Denmark has created a new agency to be better prepared for pandemics, which will focus on logistics.
	There are no direct flight limitations or airport restrictions.
	No passengers aside from Danish nationals and residents are permitted to enter Denmark.

Belgium

	Brussels Airlines will cut 25% of its workforce.
	Lufthansa expects to decrease its airline fleet by 1,000 planes and let go of 10,000 employees.
	Passenger flights are only allowed to operate between 7:00 and 21:00.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Belgium with the exception of those arriving from EEA member states, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, Belgium nationals, and select others who meet government criteria.

Russia

	The Putin administration has eased coronavirus restrictions, giving mayors and governors the authority to control local regions.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Russia with the exception of nationals and select others.
	Non-essential businesses have been mandatorily closed.
	An overnight curfew was implemented in Chechnya, with road, rail, and air transport links suspended in the region.
	All commercial, international, and charter flights are suspended.

Asia Pacific

China

	Airlines plan more international flights to China in June in anticipation of travel restrictions lifting.
	Almost 108 million residents will face renewed lockdown in China’s northeast region as infections continue.
	Mainland China has temporarily suspended entry by foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits.
	Quarantine restrictions vary by airport, with most mandating COVID-19 tests.
	Schools are reopened in China’s major cities.
	The land border between Russia and China remains closed.
	Passenger and international flights are limited, with cargo unaffected.
	There have been minimal changes to import and export regulations.

South Korea

	Restrictions have been lifted on U.S. military bases in Korea except in Seoul.
	Transit is permitted with some restrictions.
	Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before April 5 are invalidated.
	Visa exemptions for 90 nationalities with normal passports are temporarily suspended.
	Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated.
	Nationals of China (People's Rep.) with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to transit or enter Korea.
	Nationals and residents of Korea (Rep.) are required to install the self-quarantine safety protection mobile app.
	Passengers and airline crew must install a self-diagnosis mobile app and complete a Health Declaration Form and a Special Quarantine Declaration Form.
	All arrivals are subject to a 14-day quarantine period.
	All flights into South Korea are landing at Incheon International Airport (ICN) between 5:00 and 20:00.

India

	Lockdown restrictions have been extended until the end of May, with air travel, most trains and buses, schools, and colleges remaining closed across the country.
	States are empowered to decide when to relax restrictions on business, industry, public transport, and other economic activities.
	Flights to India are suspended, with the exception of those that carry essentials.
	Rail service has partially resumed.
	Air cargo and port operations are active.
	Restrictions have been eased overall.

Australia

	Passengers are not allowed to transit or enter Australia, though this does not apply to Australian nationals and others who meet certain criteria.
	All passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) and an Isolation Declaration Card and are subject to health screening on arrival.
	All passengers are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
	Airline crews must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and are not subject to mandatory isolation.
	Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined a three-step plan to remove most lockdown measures by July.
	Virgin Airlines' limited domestic flight service will resume on June 7; cargo is not affected.

New Zealand

	Passengers are not allowed to enter New Zealand, though this does not apply to nationals of New Zealand (including Cook Isl., Niue, Tokelau) and those who meet exclusion criteria.
	All arrivals must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine period at a government facility.
	Nationals and residents are exclusively permitted to travel to New Zealand.
	Airline crew must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and are not subject to mandatory isolation.
	Lockdown restrictions will be eased following a lack of new cases.
	Freight flights are operating under limitations, with service exclusive to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, and Dunedin.

Middle East

Israel

	Synagogues are reopened with restrictions.
	Transit facilities at Tel Aviv airport (TLV) are temporarily suspended.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Israel with the exception of nationals and select others.
	All international arrivals will be quarantined at a government-designated facility for a period of 14 days.
	The Israeli government has approved steps to ease restrictions.

Saudi Arabia

	Passengers are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia, with the exception of nationals.
	Airline crews are subject to a 14-day quarantine if they have been through a country with an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within two weeks.
	The Saudi government has permitted the entry to and exit from the Qatif province in efforts to ease restrictions.
	Traveling is restricted between regions.
	International flights are suspended but freight and commercial flights remain available.

Turkey

	Malls and salons are reopening as Turkey eases coronavirus restrictions.
	Turkish Airlines has suspended all flights until May 28.
	Nationals of, and those that have traveled through Algeria, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece. Guatemala, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Rep.), Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan in the last two weeks are not allowed to enter Turkey.
	All passengers who traveled to the above restricted countries during the last 14 days may be prohibited from entering Turkey. Otherwise, all passengers on the flights will be quarantined for 14 days.
	Passengers with a British or a Chinese Taipei passport are not allowed to enter Turkey.·

South America

Chile

	Citywide lockdowns have led to food shortages and protests.
	Passengers are not allowed to enter Chile, with the exception of nationals, residents, and a select group of others.
	The Chilean government-issued “immunity passports” to those who have recovered from coronavirus, allowing their return to work.
	The Chilean government issued “immunity passports” to those who have recovered from coronavirus, allowing their return to work.
	Limited domestic flights are available through LATAM Airlines.
	International flights remain suspended until the end of May.
	A nationwide curfew is in place until June 17.
	Borders remain closed to non-resident foreigners.
	Cargo transport is not restricted, including ports, airports, and customs processing.

Brazil

	Brazil is currently the fastest-growing outbreak hotspot in the world, with hospitals on the brink of collapse.
	State and city governments are enforcing restrictions in defiance of President Jair Bolsonaro.
	Lockdown restrictions have been extended an extra two weeks, until the end of May.
	The U.S. government is considering limiting travel from Brazil.

Africa

South Africa

	Capetown is home to 10% of Africa’s coronavirus cases.
	Flights to South Africa are suspended, but essential service flights are still operating.
	Anyone entering the country is subject to a 21-day quarantine.
	Domestic flights are currently suspended.

Nigeria

	Lockdown restrictions have been extended an extra two weeks, until the end of May.
	Airports in Nigeria are closed, though this does not affect emergency and essential flights.
	Nigeria has placed a complete travel ban on 13 countries.

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