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Innovative response

China is using unmaned delivery drones to deliver medical and biological materials to hospitals around Wuhan. The vehicles, created by JD Logistics, are unmanned, thus reducing the person-to-person contact times and freeing up other logistical resources.

Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact

Person-to-person transmission is to be avoided if at all possible to prevent the spread of the virus. Therefore, unmanned machines can help make this a greater reality, whilst still delivering the necessary services. It also frees up delivery drivers and other vehicles for use elsewhere.

Organisations/institutions involved

JD Logistics; Wuhan Renhe Station; Wuhan Ninth Hospital

China (People's Republic of)

Relevant URL(s):

https://tech.sina.cn/it/2020-02-08/detail-iimxyqvz1135503.d.html?cre=tianyi&mod=wpage&loc=18&r=32&rfunc=18&tj=none&tr=32

Level(s) of government:

Local government
Private Sector

Issues being addressed:

Health and safety of responders
Resource management and mobilisation

Date Submitted:

20 March 2020

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