The coronavirus pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges globally and has had a significant impact on the international air transport sector. As COVID-19 vaccines are being progressively rolled out, the speed of their delivery is key to effectively combating the pandemic.

Regulators around the world may need to take exceptional measures to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are distributed successfully to support global recovery efforts. However, the use of alternative security measures, should be strictly limited, be applied on a temporary basis, and clearly defined in a State's National Civil Aviation Security Programme.

This page is intended to help States and Industry apply aviation security measures while facilitating a smooth flow of vaccines throughout the supply chain and to the final destination.

To facilitate the safe, secure, and effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as air cargo, States are encouraged to apply the guidance provided in Chapter 13 of the ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973 - Restricted) and in this website.

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