Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to its Destination

<p>The COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort is a massive logistical operation possibly unlike anything the nation has seen in modern history. It's all hands on deck, and&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;continues to play an essential role. In this bonus episode, you'll hear directly from the experts managing&nbsp;FAA's role in facilitating the vaccine transportation operation.</p><p>The agency's adaptive response includes helping airlines understand how to safely carry larger-than-typical amounts of dry ice — a hazardous material — when needed to ensure vaccine doses stay at appropriate temperatures, prioritizing flights carrying the vaccine, and working quickly to provide guidance to pilots, air traffic controllers, and others who hold&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;medical certificates or medical clearances.</p><p><a href="https://www.faa.gov/exit/?pageName=Read+the+show+notes+on+our+blog.&amp;pgLnk=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Ffaa%2Fpodcast-getting-the-covid-19-vaccine-to-its-destination-3d5fe457b745">Read the show notes on our blog.</a></p>