--- title: The QLess Blog | Reopening description: Reopening | Learn more about QLess and our mission to eliminate waiting lines and queues around the world. --- - [Business Login](https://merchant.qless.com/qless/login/) - [Get a Business Demo](https://info.qless.com/web-demo) - [Get in Line](https://info.qless.com/get-in-line) [![](https://info.qless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QLess%20Logo%202021-3.png?width=2518&height=668&name=QLess%20Logo%202021-3.png)](https://info.qless.com/?hsLang=en-us) - Industries - [DMV](https://www.qless.com/dmv) - [Education](https://www.qless.com/higher-education) - [Government](https://www.qless.com/government) - [Logistics](https://www.qless.com/logistics) - [Retail](https://www.qless.com/retail) - [Healthcare](https://www.qless.com/healthcare) - [Additional Industries](https://www.qless.com/additional-industries) - QLess Solutions - [Appointment Scheduling](https://www.qless.com/appointment-scheduling) - [Queue Management](https://www.qless.com/queue-management) - [Features and Benefits](https://www.qless.com/features) - [Success Stories](https://www.qless.com/success-stories) - Resources - [Product Demos](https://www.qless.com/product-demos) - [Events](https://www.qless.com/events) - [eBooks](https://www.qless.com/ebooks) - [Webinars](https://www.qless.com/webinars) - [Whitepapers](https://www.qless.com/whitepapers) - [Blog](https://info.qless.com/blog) - [FAQ](https://www.qless.com/faq/) - About Us - [About QLess](https://www.qless.com/about/) - [Executive Management Team](https://www.qless.com/about/team/) - [Board of Advisors](https://www.qless.com/about/advisors/) - [Become a Value-Added Reseller](https://www.qless.com/become-qless-partner/) - [Press](https://www.qless.com/press/) - [Contact Us](http://www.qless.com/contact/) - [Press](https://www.qless.com/careers/) # The QLess Blog ## [Strategies to Improve the Vaccine Distribution in Rural and Vulnerable Communities](https://info.qless.com/blog/strategies-to-improve-the-vaccine-distribution-in-rural-and-vulnerable-communities?hsLang=en-us) Apr 08 By [Kevin Grauman](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/kevin-grauman) | Categories: [Retail](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/retail), [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [COVID-19 Vaccines](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/covid-19-vaccines) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The U.S. is undergoing a massive vaccination strategy to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been without hiccups. Individuals have been accused of cutting the lines. White Americans are being vaccinated at rates [two to three times](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/black-americans-are-getting-covid-vaccines-at-lower-rates-than-white-americans/) higher than Black Americans. The latest hurdle is getting vaccines to rural populations. Although population in rural areas is falling, it still accounted for around [14 percent](https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/05/22/demographic-and-economic-trends-in-urban-suburban-and-rural-communities/) of the total U.S. population in 2018. Traveling to vaccination sites, such as local pharmacies or stadiums in cities, can be nearly impossible — with some individuals forced to travel upwards of 30 miles. But in order for the pandemic to end, people need vaccines. This means that pharmacies need to find solutions to improve the rural vaccination program. While we await a wider vaccination strategy from the government, here are some ways to improve access, awareness and distribution in rural areas. [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/strategies-to-improve-the-vaccine-distribution-in-rural-and-vulnerable-communities?hsLang=en-us) ## [Saving higher education: Lessons learned from fall semester reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/saving-higher-education-lessons-learned-from-fall-semester-reopening?hsLang=en-us) Nov 04 By [Kevin Grauman](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/kevin-grauman) | Categories: [Education](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/education), [COVID-19 Solutions](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/covid-19-solutions), [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [Virtual Lines](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/virtual-lines) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Originally published in UniversityBusiness. [Read here. ](https://universitybusiness.com/saving-higher-education-lessons-learned-from-fall-semester-reopenings/) [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/saving-higher-education-lessons-learned-from-fall-semester-reopening?hsLang=en-us) ## [The Benefits of Digital Lines for Ski Resorts](https://info.qless.com/blog/digital-line-improve-your-ski-resort-qless-wait-time-app?hsLang=en-us) Oct 19 By [Qless Admin](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/qless-admin) | Categories: [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [Mobile Check In](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/mobile-check-in), [Travel](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.qless.com/hubfs/ski-lift-snow-mountain-digital-line.jpg)](https://info.qless.com/blog/digital-line-improve-your-ski-resort-qless-wait-time-app?hsLang=en-us) We can all appreciate the thrill of hitting the slopes on a blustery winter day, but the fun can sometimes be dampened by long lines at the ski lift, or even in the lodge itself. All of that can change if you use QLess to switch to a digital line solution for the benefit of your patrons. Read on for some of the best reasons skiing is better with QLess. [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/digital-line-improve-your-ski-resort-qless-wait-time-app?hsLang=en-us) ## [Navigation the Customer Experience in the New Retail Environment](https://info.qless.com/blog/improve-retail-customer-experience-with-qless-wait-time-solutions?hsLang=en-us) Sep 29 By [Qless Admin](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/qless-admin) | Categories: [Retail](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/retail), [COVID-19 Solutions](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/covid-19-solutions), [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [Mobile Check In](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/mobile-check-in) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With the number of bankruptcies at a [10-year high](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/september-retail-market-us-sales-growth-slows-bankruptcies-reach-10-year-high-60360227) due to the ongoing pandemic, it's no surprise that retailers are struggling. Although non-essential businesses have re-opened across the country, a threat of a second wave remains, which could lead to further store closures. [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/improve-retail-customer-experience-with-qless-wait-time-solutions?hsLang=en-us) ## [Reduce Shopping Queues to Improve Customer Experience](https://info.qless.com/blog/reduce-shopping-queues-for-your-customers-try-qless?hsLang=en-us) Sep 17 By [Qless Admin](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/qless-admin) | Categories: [Retail](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/retail), [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.qless.com/hubfs/busy-retail-store-shopping-queues.jpg)](https://info.qless.com/blog/reduce-shopping-queues-for-your-customers-try-qless?hsLang=en-us) Think about some of the busiest times of the year for [retail business](https://www.qless.com/retail/). Black Friday, holidays, blowout and clearance sales, back to school, and other special events draw some of the biggest crowds stores ever see. Some stores draw long lines no matter what time of year it is, like cell phone companies and big-box retailers. Customers dread the long shopping queues and often wish they could continue to shop until they can easily check out. As a business owner, wouldn’t you love the extra chance to let them continue to shop? [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/reduce-shopping-queues-for-your-customers-try-qless?hsLang=en-us) ## [5 Benefits of Virtual Lines](https://info.qless.com/blog/5-benefits-of-virtual-lines-request-a-demo-today-qless?hsLang=en-us) Sep 15 By [Qless Admin](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/qless-admin) | Categories: [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [Virtual Lines](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/virtual-lines), [Queue Management](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/queue-management) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.qless.com/hubfs/change-to-virtual-lines.jpg)](https://info.qless.com/blog/5-benefits-of-virtual-lines-request-a-demo-today-qless?hsLang=en-us) Waiting in a physical queue has been the standard for much of human history, and we’re long overdue for a change. The challenges of our modern world have warranted the need for a new technology that increases customer satisfaction, helps keep customers healthier, and gives business owners a unique look into their own operations. With the advancement of cell phones, and the fact that they’re so commonplace in today’s society, queue management systems that place customers in mobile lines only makes sense. Here are the top five benefits virtual lines can provide to your company. [Read More](https://info.qless.com/blog/5-benefits-of-virtual-lines-request-a-demo-today-qless?hsLang=en-us) ## [Reopening Schools in The Fall | Learn From College COVID Outbreaks](https://info.qless.com/blog/reopening_schools?hsLang=en-us) Sep 08 By [Qless Admin](https://info.qless.com/blog/author/qless-admin) | Categories: [Government](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/government), [Education](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/education), [Reopening](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/reopening), [Schools](https://info.qless.com/blog/topic/schools) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) After months of planning and preparing for the new normal, colleges across the U.S. have started reopening their doors to staff and students. But in some instances, reopening schools in the fall has come to an abrupt halt. It shouldn’t come as a great surprise considering the rise in cases across the country, but many schools are experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff as they resume in-person learning. And after the fiasco at the [University of North Carolina](https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/us/coronavirus-college-university/index.html), schools are abruptly changing their reopening plans. 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