COVID-19: Global Supply Chain Update

May 28th, 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

	The World Health Organization has paused hydroxychloroquine clinical trials due to safety concerns.
	Novavax has begun clinical trials for their coronavirus vaccine. The results of the phase I trial will be available by July 2020.
	Merck has collaborated with nonprofit research organization IAVI to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, which would use the recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus technology applied in its Ebola Zaire virus vaccine.
	AstraZeneca is preparing to enroll 10,260 people in the U.K. for phase II/III testing on its coronavirus vaccine candidate, with the goal of reaching customers by September.
	Diffusion Pharmaceuticals received an accelerated U.S. FDA response to their clinical trial program and will begin European trials in June.

Regional Breakdown

North America

USA

	All states have partially or fully reopened.
	Airline traffic increased over Memorial Day, with 1.5 million people screened at airports.
	The U.S. has suspended entry for those who have been to Brazil within 14 days, with the exception of citizens, though this is not expected to impact trade or essential supply exchange.
	The U.S. and Canada have extended their border closure through June 21.
	Travelers who have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA. If they are exempt from entry restrictions, they must self-quarantine for 14 days once they reach their final destination.
	Anyone that has traveled from the U.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).
	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 who were on the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess' are subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation at a quarantine facility upon arrival in Canada.
	Passengers with COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to board a plane to Canada. Passengers with COVID-19 symptoms detected on arrival will be referred to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
	Foreigners are not allowed to enter Canada, though Canadian nationals, U.S. citizens, or others who meet specific eligibility requirements, are.
	Nonessential travel is not allowed in Canada.
	A total of five provinces have reopened, though others remain in a state of emergency.
	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.
	Air, ocean, and road traffic are all still operational — Yourway’s operations remain unaffected.

Europe

United Kingdom

	Travelers arriving in Ireland are required to self-quarantine for 14 days and complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form, though this does not apply to those coming from North Ireland or essential workers.
	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.
	Air travel capacity has been reduced, affecting regional hubs and Lufthansa, specifically, though cargo continues.

France

	A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding flights and to Immigration if passengers are arriving or traveling through France.
	Passengers must complete a declaration of honor stating that they do not have symptoms of COVID-19; those with symptoms are subject to quarantine or isolation.
	The state of emergency declaration has been extended to July 10.
	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 Sweden, with specified exceptions.
	All non-essential businesses are open.

Italy

	Foreigners are restricted from traveling to Italy with some exceptions, including for business or emergency reasons.
	All arrivals are subject to a 14-day quarantine period.
	Passengers allowed to enter Italy must present a completed self-declaration form to the transporting carrier and must communicate their entry to the Department of Prevention.
	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, 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.

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

	Chinese borders are closed.
	Foreign nationals entering China for necessary economic, trade, scientific, or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates.
	Passengers who have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, or the USA in the past 14 days arriving at Guangzhou (CAN) or Shenzhen (SZX) must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation.
	All passengers arriving in Shenzhen must take a PCR test.
	All passengers arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport will be quarantined for medical observation at designated hotels for 14 days at their own expense.
	China has temporarily suspended entry by foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits.
	Quarantine restrictions vary by airport, with most mandating COVID-19 tests.
	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.
	Chinese Nationals of China with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to transit or enter Korea.
	Nationals and residents of Korea 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 travel through 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.
	Australia’s biggest states are holding back easing restrictions.
	Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined a three-step plan to remove most lockdown measures by July.
	Virgin Airlines limited domestic flight service will resume until 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 Islands, Niue, and 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 transit to New Zealand.
	Airline crews 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

	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

	Flights to Saudi Arabia are suspended.
	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 2 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

	Nationals of and those that have traveled through Algeria, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece. Guatemala, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, North Macedonia, 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 2 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

	Passengers are not allowed to enter Chile, with the exception of nationals, residents, and a select group of others.
	Nationals and residents of Chile will be quarantined for 14 days.
	The Chilean government issued “immunity passports” to those who have recovered from coronavirus, allowing their return to work.
	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

	Foreigners are not allowed to enter Brazil, with some exceptions.
	Brazilians are restricted from entering the U.S.
	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.

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.

Thank you for reading the Yourway newsletter. As we navigate the current global situation, our priority is to keep our customers abreast of ongoing developments, including border closures and openings.

Our 21 global depots re operating at full capacity and we continue to deliver clinical trial materials around the world and directly to patients without issue.

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