Countries Allowing Americans to Enter
For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions. Read More.
COVID-19 Tracker
As COVID-19 spreads worldwide, this dashboard offers a snapshot of U.S. confirmed cases, hospitalizations and showcases positive recovery. Read More.
Norway Reopens its Borders to Most European Countries
The Norwegian government has revised its coronavirus travel restrictions, allowing people from many European (EU/EEA/Schengen) countries including the U.K. to visit Norway with no quarantine requirement from July 15. Read More.
Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker
Researchers around the world are developing more than 145 vaccines against the coronavirus, and 22 vaccines are in human trials. Vaccines typically require years of research and testing before reaching the clinic, but scientists are racing to produce a safe and effective vaccine by next year. Read More.
Delta, United and Other Airlines Strike Deal for Federal Coronavirus Loans
Five more airlines have reached agreements with the Treasury Department on the terms of billions in federal loans to help the carriers weather the coronavirus pandemic. Read More.
Quantas Begins to Reopen Australian Domestic Lounges
Qantas is reopening a number of its domestic and regional lounges around Australia. With the relaxing of state-based restrictions and an increase in domestic capacity, Qantas is able to begin a phased reopening of those lounge facilities. Read More.
Emirates Requires Negative COVID-19 Results for Specific Flights
Emirates is now requiring passengers originating from COVID-19 hotspots to have a negative COVID-19 test administered no more than 96 hours before departure. Read More.
Connecticut Reports No New COVID Deaths and Declining Rates
According to the latest data from the Department of Public Health, hospitalizations in Connecticut have declined and the positive test percentage fell under one percent. 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.