Among the tools that could be some of the most vital during the early stages of travel's recovery are virus trackers designed to give travel managers insight into COVID hotspots and the outbreak-related risk in specific markets. In mid-May, World Travel Inc. rolled out WorldWatch, which features an interactive risk assessment map with real-time travel advisories and risk ratings incorporating Covid-19 information, drawing from data sources including the U.S. State Department. Read More.
Many European Borders Begin Reopening
Many countries in Europe are opening their borders ahead of the summer season in an attempt to attract tourists. Read More.
Air France to Fly to 150 Destinations this Summer
At the end of this month, Air France plans to operate 20% of its normal flight capacity. Thereafter, the airline hopes to gradually increase the number of flights to reach 40% of capacity in August. Read More.
U.S. Trail Finds Drug Cuts Coronavirus Mortality 40%
Preliminary findings released Tuesday for a U.S.-based clinical trial of anti-parasite drug ivermectin found that the mortality rate for coronavirus patients fell 40%.
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