Australia secures Covid vaccine transport contracts, with distribution to start in March

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The federal government has signed contracts with distribution, logistics and tracking companies to distribute Covid-19 vaccines throughout Australia from March, firstly to healthcare workers and aged care residents.

The courier DHL and the logistics and supply chain Linfox will be responsible for the distribution, and will work with the Department of Health to design and operate a national distribution network. This will include ensuring the vaccine gets to people in rural and remote areas.

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