Coronavirus vaccines: 8,000 planes will be needed to transport them



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Although not yet found vaccine which will protect the human body from disease COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association has a plan for how it will be delivered around the world.

According to its publication BBC, for the delivery of vaccines around the world, eight thousand jumbo will be needed, according to IATA.

After the uproar that has broken out in the international community over its temporary suspension AstraZeneca vaccine and Oxford University, after a clinical trial volunteer had an inexplicable reaction, experts already have in mind how to distribute the coveted vaccine.

As the BBC notes, delivery of the vaccine to all countries will be “The greatest challenge in history in terms of the transport sector”, according to the aviation industry.

In short, that the vaccine reaches people when it is ready and has received the approval of the competent bodies, it will be necessary to hire eight thousand Boeing 747s, according to the International Air Transport Association (THERE IS).

“There is still no vaccine to protect the body from the new coronary artery, but IATA is already working with airlines, airports, pharmaceutical and global health companies on a global aviation plan.”, informs IATA.

The vaccine distribution program requires only one dose per person.

“Safe delivery of Covid-19 vaccines will be the mission of the century for the global air cargo industry. But it will not happen without careful planning. And the time is now.”, the IATA CEO stressed, Alexandre de Zuniac.

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