COVID-19: Global Supply Chain Update

June 11th, 2020

As we turn a corner on the coronavirus pandemic, this will be our final weekly newsletter addressing the situation, though we will still be keeping you updated through our website and social media as new developments occur.

Thank you for reading our coverage every Thursday — we hope it provided useful information about the global crisis. We’re looking forward to connecting with you in the future and are available 24/7 at Yourway.com.

Global News Brief

	Fujifilm’s COVID clinical trial research is expected to continue through July.
	Issues with trial design have been found in COVID treatments dating back to March, including a lack of control groups and patient and clinician blinding.
	China has received approval to begin phase I clinical trials on a neutralizing antibody treatment.
	Gilead Science’s antiviral COVID treatment, remdesivir, effectively prevents lung damage in macaque monkeys infected with coronavirus, according to findings published in Nature.

Regional Breakdown

North America

USA

	New York City, previously the most affected region in the U.S., began phase I reopening on June 8.
	As lockdown measures have eased, confirmed coronavirus cases have escalated.
	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).

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.
	International flights may only land at international airports in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver as an enhanced screening measure.
	Trade across the border is unaffected, and supply chains remain intact.

Mexico

	Mining, construction, and tourism have reopened.
	Approximately 300 municipalities throughout the country have lifted sheltering-in-place recommendations.
	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

	The British government will require everyone entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days; this plan will be reviewed every 3 weeks. Truck drivers, fruit pickers, government officials, and medical workers, in addition to anyone arriving from Ireland, are exempt from the quarantine.
	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.

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.

France

	France has begun the second phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions.
	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.
	Orly Airport will remain closed until June 26.

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

	Temperature checks are now mandatory for all rail passengers. If anyone is found to have a fever, they will not be allowed to board a train.
	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

	All border crossing restrictions between Portugal and France will be lifted on June 22.
	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.
	Airports, ports, warehouses, and carriers remain open and operational.

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.
	All commercial, international, and charter flights are suspended.

Asia Pacific

China

	Nearly 9.9 million residents in the Wuhan region have been tested, and no new cases were reported.
	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 South Korea except in Seoul.
	Travel 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.
	South Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated.
	Chinese Nationals with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to enter South Korea.
	Nationals and residents of South 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

	Restrictions have been eased despite a rise in new infections.
	The federal government will allow states and union territories to lift restrictions on the interstate and intrastate movement of people and goods, if those jurisdictions choose to do so.
	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.

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.
	All passengers are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
	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.

New Zealand

	The government will ease coronavirus restrictions within the next week, though strict border controls will remain in place to prevent new infections.
	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 travel to New Zealand.
	Airline crews must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and are not subject to mandatory isolation.
	Freight flights are operating under limitations, with service exclusive to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, and Dunedin.

Middle East

Israel

	An uptick in cases could lead to a second lockdown.
	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 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 entry to and exit from al’Qatif in efforts to ease restrictions.
	Traveling is restricted between regions.
	International flights are suspended, but freight and commercial flights remain available.

Turkey

	Nationals from and those that have traveled through over 50 countries in the last 2 weeks are not permitted 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.·

Iran

	Nationals of the United Arab Emirates have been barred from traveling to Iran.
	Low and medium risk businesses, including markets, have been open since April 11. However, since social distancing measures have been largely unobserved, cases have increased.
	Nationals from China, Hong Kong, and Macao are no longer visa exempt.
	Special permission through email is required for international flights to use all international airports.

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.
	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’s daily coronavirus death toll has surpassed the U.S.
	Non-essential business will reopen in Rio de Janeiro with an expected “return to normal” by August.
	Foreigners are not allowed to enter Brazil, with some exceptions.
	Brazilians are restricted from entering the U.S.

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

	Nigeria has reopened churches, mosques, and hotels despite rising coronavirus cases.
	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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