German military, Bundeswehr, capable of inoculating 18,000 individuals daily against COVID-19

The German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, have expressed their readiness to play a crucial role in the secure storage and guarding of COVID-19 vaccines, with the aim to have the vaccination campaign ready for deployment by December 15.

Federal Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (CDU) confirmed the potential involvement of the Bundeswehr in vaccine storage, while General Physician Johannes Backus highlighted the willingness of the Bundeswehr to implement security measures for vaccine storage.

Under the operation, the Bundeswehr will operate up to 26 vaccination stations nationwide. Each station will have around 20 to 25 soldiers to ensure smooth and secure operations. The exact locations of these stations have not yet been specified.

The medical service of the Bundeswehr will manage the vaccination stations, and their extensive experience from international missions is expected to be beneficial in organising and conducting the vaccination campaign.

General physician Backus suggested a combination of federal or state police and fieldjäger forces for the secure storage of vaccines. However, no specific details were provided about the role of the fieldjäger forces or the duration of the secure storage of the vaccines.

It is important to note that no details were given about the type of vaccine to be stored or used in the campaign. The duration of the vaccination campaign has also not been specified.

One significant aspect of the operation is the responsibility of the police in transporting the vaccines to the respective state distribution centers. The goal is to have the vaccination campaign ready for deployment by December 15, signifying the Bundeswehr's commitment to combating the pandemic in Germany.

The Bundeswehr's involvement in the secure storage and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is a testament to their dedication to safeguarding public health and ensuring the successful rollout of the vaccination campaign. Further details about the operation, including the specific vaccines to be used and the exact locations of the vaccination stations, are expected to be announced in due course.

German military, Bundeswehr, capable of inoculating 18,000 individuals daily against COVID-19