Vaccine distribution to jump 40 percent next week, UPS executive says

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill


BY ZACK BUDRYK - 02/25/21 01:02 PM EST

FedEx and UPS said they plan to increase distribution of the coronavirus vaccine 40 percent next week, with peak distribution likely to come in May.

Wes Wheeler, the head of UPS’ health care unit, said the courier service is currently handling about 10 million weekly doses, but that the figure is set to increase to 14 million next week.

If Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine secures an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, that number will increase further, according to Bloomberg.

Wheeler told the publication that even at peak distribution, the vaccines will only account for about 6 percent of its 24.7 million daily package deliveries. By May, UPS projects it will handle up to 1.4 million shipments daily of COVID-19 vaccines.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/540525-vaccine-distribution-to-jump-40-percent-next-week-ups-executive-says

[sandensea]

1. Compare that to Cheeto's 20 million "missing" vaccines - that he had Jared ship to Isreal and UAE

Elections matter.

[efhmc]

2. What percentage of people have been vaccinated?

[turbinetree]

3. Link to your request

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1194939/rate-covid-vaccination-by-county-worldwide/

[efhmc]

5. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is actually more than I thought.

13.9% was what Google gave me. I count on DU for accurate info.

[turbinetree]

7. Your welcome....................

[dalton99a]

11. It depends on the allocation given to your county

[efhmc]

16. Nothing in my county so I got my first shot today in a county about 2 hours away,

[Marthe48]

6. Many of my friends and relatives have gotten 1st vaccine

I signed up the end of January, was eligible 2/8, but haven't heard from anyone yet. I'll call next week and see what I can find out.

I see stirrings of America's famous can-do reputation. Impeached traitor tried to destroy the country, but the bastard failed.

[drray23]

8. if it is like where i am being eligible does not mean they book an appointment for you

or contact you back. Its up to you to book your appointment once you become eligible.

[Marthe48]

10. Thanks for posting this

I heard that many people are being proactive. I need to get moving. My daughter wants to visit for a weekend and offered to help me move furniture! Do not want to miss the opportunity for a visit. lol

[Ace Rothstein]

12. If you live near a Walgreens just hit their website at the top of the hour throughout the day.

[Marthe48]

14. Thanks!

I was inspired to sign up 2 more places today. I will try Walgreens too.

[Martin68]

9. My wife and I are patiently waiting. We are in our late 60s.

We are safe and can afford to wait. But at the first opportunity we will get vaccinated and feel safer.

[Marthe48]

15. That's how I feel

My daughter and her husband live away from here, and she really wants to come home for a visit. I see my grandkids, but have social-distanced since last Mother's Day. I already feel like I will have to get to know them all over again. I could go on like this forever, but I guess if I can rejoin the world, I should get busy on making it happen.

Hope you stay well and get your vac. soon

[Maeve]

13. Hubby and I just scheduled our first shots for next week

Have to go to the next county to get them, but hey....I'll take it (thru our doctor's medical group; have been on waiting list for local pharmacy for 3 weeks)