Transport of Covid-19 samples grounded

Transport of specimens of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to-and-from various countries for research and analysis has hit a roadblock as airlines are refusing to carry it due to the classification of the virus.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has kept health officials worldwide on their toes as they try to ensure that suspected cases are isolated and managed according to appropriate national health protocols.

However, there have been some delays with the classification of specimens of Covid-19 as UN 3373 (biological substance as Category B) being questioned by airlines, customs and other authorities who contend that the specimens should be categorised UN 2814 (infectious substances affecting humans and categorised as Category A).