World's Biggest Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Underway
The world’s biggest Covid-19 vaccine study got underway with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government — one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race. Read More.
Coronavirus Case Counts Are Falling Nationwide
The number of coronavirus cases has been on the decline nationwide. But even as the number of new coronavirus cases across the United States has dropped, several states are still setting distressing records. 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.
San Diego Hotel Bookings Up Despite Coronavirus
Local tourism officials report an increase in rooms being booked as San Diego remains one of the top five destinations, as far as capacity, in the nation. Read More.
JetBlue Deploys Ultraviolet Cleaning Robot at JFK Airport
JetBlue has become the first airline in the country to use new cutting-edge UV light technology in its cleaning efforts as a means to fight the coronavirus. JFK Airport in New York, along with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, have been selected to pilot the new UV system to treat surfaces in JetBlue aircraft interiors. Read More.
Delta Committed to Putting "People over Profits"
Delta is focusing on customer safety over filling planes — with an eye toward long-term viability. The airline is committed to travelers safety, and the well-being of their employees. Read More.
Air Canada Reinforces Safety Commitment Through CleanCare+ Program
Air Canada is committed to traveler safety and has taken several measures to help ensure a safe trip including touchless processes at airports, enhanced cabin sanitization, making masks mandatory for employees and travelers, and much more. For more information about how the airline is reacting to the pandemic, watch this video. 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.