The International Airports Council (ACI) has advised airports around the world to enforce their security to protect COVID-19 vaccine behavior, Reuters reports.
Driving the news: INTERPOL issued a global warning earlier this month, warning law enforcement agencies to prepare for organized crime networks that may be targeting COVID-19 vaccines, both physically and online.
- “As governments prepare to roll out vaccines, criminal organizations intend to introduce or disrupt supply chains,” INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock said in a December 2 press release.
What they say: “The sensitive nature of the vaccines, the high level of demand for them and the initial short supply have the potential to attract malicious individuals or organizations,” said ACI, a global airports group. in said magazine published Friday, all Reuters.
- “Consideration should be given to increasing the protection of these materials and / or the facilities in their homes. In many cases, this will require co – ordination with local security authorities, “he said.
- ACI also advised airports to take extra steps to ensure that plenty of dry ice is used to keep the vaccines cool enough.
- They said DA air force officials were debating whether to “increase the amount of dry ice that can be carried in a single plane, as long as strict protocols are followed. ”
Go deeper: The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is authorized by the FDA for emergency use