BRIEF—EU action on drug supply during COVID-19 pandemic

The European Commission has issued  guidance calling on European countries to support air cargo operations during the coronavirus crisis.

Countries are asked to take steps to keep essential transport flows moving, including medical supplies and personnel, and to permit temporary traffic rights for additional cargo operations from outside the EU.

Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean said: "Time-sensitive products, such as medicines, need to be flown. The guidelines adopted today have also recommendations on removing or showing flexibility in night curfews or slot restrictions at airports, and also special measures for air cargo personnel.”