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The International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Customs Organization have called for maximum flexibility with respect to border clearance and air transport supply chain operations essential to the effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The two agencies have also developed new guidelines to help countries achieve better alignment of their customs and security procedures. Keep Reading
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