Dec 3, 2020

Could effective vaccine rollout speed up the U.K.’s economic recovery?

Social distancing measures will remain in place as Britain prepares to start its COVID-19 vaccine program. John Sibley/AFP via Getty Images

People in Britain could be immunized as soon as Monday. Also, a Chinese approach to delivering vaccines that require cold storage for Africa and the Middle East. And, delivery challenges this holiday season.

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Fast-Track Vaccines

Vaccine, gift delivery intensify holiday shipping rush

by Victoria Craig

Dec 3, 2020

Delivery giants like DHL Express have prepared for a unique workload by adding to their aviation fleets.

Package-delivery companies like DHL Express are under even more pressure this holiday season to not only get gifts where they need to go but also vaccines to people around the world. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

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