U.S. Government Taps Pfizer to Produce Millions of Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine
The U.S. will pay Pfizer and biotech firm BioNTech $1.95 billion to produce and deliver 100 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine, with the option to acquire an additional 500 million doses, if it proves safe and effective. Read More.
A Country-by-Country Guide to Coronavirus Recovery
Countries are slowly opening up again and more are providing timelines on when travel might again be possible. This guide summarizes each country’s current status for international travel. Read More.
Airlines Call for Testing Scheme to Resume US to EU Travel
Several major airlines have called on governments to establish a joint coronavirus testing program to allow travel to resume between the U.S. and Europe, which still is largely restricted. Read More.
EU Leaders Strike 'Historic' $2 Trillion Deal to Rebuild Europe's Economy
After almost five days of fraught discussions, European leaders have agreed to create a recovery fund to rebuild EU economies ravaged by the coronavirus crisis. Read More.
Masks Mandatory in Hong Kong, France and Melbourne
Members of the public in Hong Kong, France and parts of Australia have been ordered to wear masks when outside their homes, as governments around the world attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19 amid soaring infection rates and death tolls. Read More.
Chile Eyes Gradual Reopening as Coronavirus Cases Slow
Chilean government officials presented a plan to gradually relax lockdown restrictions after the coronavirus infection rate improved in some regions of the country. Read More.
American Airlines Reaffirms Their Clean Commitment
Alison Taylor, Chief Customer Officer for American Airlines, provided an update on how the Airline is upgrading its Clean Commitment. In the video, Alison explains the efforts taken to seek accreditation for their updated cleaning and disinfecting protocols and also shares upcoming enhancements such as an evolving boarding process. Watch Video.
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.