Traveler safety has never been more important, and with travelers returning to the skies post-COVID-19, it is essential to have access to all your traveler data. World Travel, Inc.'s proprietary product, WorldWatch, offers travel managers and travel arrangers easy-access to itineraries and risk assessment data to monitor the status of trips, identify potential disruptions, and provide peace of mind for travelers. Learn More.
Harvard Study Says Zoom Will Never Replace Business Travel
Research published by Harvard University this month suggests that business travel will remain in the ascendancy because of its ability to spread 'knowhow'. Read More.
FDA Authorizes Convalescence Plasma As Emergency Treatment for COVID-19
President Trump announced on Sunday that the Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorization to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma from people who have recovered from the virus.Read More.
Cases Drop 46% In Parts of S. Carolina With Mask Mandates Compared To Areas Without
Data continue to show that mask mandates help control the spread of coronavirus, with the latest example coming from South Carolina. Read More.
Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker
Researchers around the world are developing more than 165 vaccines against the coronavirus, and 32 vaccines are in human trials. Here is the status of all the vaccines that have reached trials in humans, along with a selection of promising vaccines still being tested in cells or animals. Read More.
The Odds of Catching COVID-19 On a Plane Are Lower Than Many Think
Sitting squeezed between a number of strangers on board an aircraft might feel like a risky position during these uncertain times. But according to some experts who point to the very few documented cases of in-flight transmission, the chances of catching Covid-19 while on board a flight are actually relatively slim. Read More.
Australia To Give Free COVID-19 Vaccines As New Cases Slow
A fresh outbreak of infections in Australia's coronavirus hot zone of Victoria eased further last week, while the country agreed on a deal to secure a potential Covid-19 vaccine that it plans to roll out cost-free to citizens. Read More.
US and China Agree to Double Flights Between Them
The United States and China have agreed to double the number of airline flights that each other’s airlines can operate between the countries, from four to eight per week.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.