Daily News Brief – July 22, 2020
Airlines Ask EU, White House to Adopt COVID-19 Testing Program for Passengers
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Airlines Ask EU, White House to Adopt COVID-19 Testing Program for Passengers
Major U.S. and European Union airlines asked the EU and White House on Tuesday to consider a joint U.S.-EU program to test airline passengers for COVID-19 as a way to allow people to travel once again between the United States and Europe. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
Tests, Home Quarantine as Qatar Reopens Borders on August 1 (ALJAZEERA)
Canada: Phase Three of Manitoba’s Reopening Plan (MONDAQ)
New COVID-19 Vaccine Trials under Way in Brazil (ALJAZEERA)
More Helpful Articles/Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
- CDC Coronavirus Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
More Resources
- Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
- State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
- Coronavirus Rumor Control – FEMA.gov
- Global Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening (Updated Daily) – International SOS
- GBTA Asks Congress to Pass Responsible Measures to Support Industry
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Trending Industry News
Aviation Industry News
United Passengers Must Wear a Mask in the Airport, Too, or Risk Being ‘Banned from Flying’ amid COVID-19 (USA TODAY)
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Ground Transportation Industry News
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Sabre and Mindsay Partner to Create Chatbot to Automate And Enhance Customer Service for Travel Brands (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Hospitality Industry News
Hyatt Announces Face Coverings Requirement for Guests at Hotels in the US and Canada (4HOTELIERS)
Marriott to Require All Guests in U.S. to Wear Face Masks (HOSPITALITY NET)
New Holiday Inn Express for Budapest (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Australia – Several States Adjusting Restrictions due to Coronavirus Disease Outbreaks
Europe – Storms with Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Hail Developing Across Central Europe
South Korea – Authorities Permit More Public Facilities to Reopen in Seoul
United Kingdom – Authorities Maintaining Coronavirus Disease-related Restrictions
United States – Officials in New York State Add More States to Mandatory Traveler Quarantine List
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