Coronavirus Update
May 11, 2020
This Is Where All 50 States Stand on Reopening
After weeks of shutdown, the nation is beginning to slowly, cautiously re-emerge. Here is a look at which states are reopening, and how soon. Read More.
The First Signs of Travel's Return
As Australia announces plans to revive tourism, we look at 10 top travel destinations and their timetables for reopening. The challenge: balancing safety with the need to reboot. Read More.
Amtrak to Require Passengers Wear Masks Starting Today
Amtrak is now requiring all passengers and front-line staff to wear face masks at trains, stations and transit buses in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read More.
How Countries Around the World are Preparing for Life After COVID-19
As countries around the world begin lift coronavirus restrictions, others are still unsure of when they will be able to fully reopen to the rest of the world. Read More.
Britain to Impose Quarantine on Air Travelers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday that Britain would soon impose a mandatory quarantine on travelers arriving in the country by air to try to avert a new wave of coronavirus infections. Read More.
India to Restart Rail Operations in Lockdown Easing
Indian Railways plans to restart passenger trains in a phased manner starting on Tuesday, five days before the end of the national lockdown to break the coronavirus chain of transmission. Read More.
How to Reduce Your Risk of Infection
The World Health Organization recommends the following as precautions to reduce your risk of infection:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
- When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough
- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider
- When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals
- The consumption of raw or under-cooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
For more information on the coronavirus, please visit the Centers For Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
World Travel, Inc. is monitoring the situation closely and will advise of any updates or changes.