Reopening the United States - Where All 50 States Stand
The country is beginning to re-emerge from the shutdown. Here is a look at which states are reopening, and how soon. Read More.
Interactive Map of Border and Travel Restrictions
An interactive map created by IATA shows detailed information about travel restrictions around the world put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More.
States Requiring Self-Quarantine
States are slowly beginning to open back up, but that doesn't mean travelers are free to come and go as they please in most places amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More.
What Amtrak Passengers Need to Know as Service Resumes
Amtrak service is starting to resume. Today, its flagship Acela service returns in the Northeast, along with other trains that were canceled. Read More.
Seoul Shuts Down Again After Second Wave of COVID Cases
South Korea is tightening coronavirus guidelines again in Seoul as a cluster of new cases continues to grow. Public facilities including parks, art galleries, museums and theaters shut down again until at least June 14. 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.