Daily News Brief - July 29, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

What Airports Are Doing to Welcome Travelers Back

What Airports Are Doing to Welcome Travelers Back

Richard Golinowski is swimming in hand sanitizer. The vice president of operations support at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Washington National and Dulles International airports, is on target to soon have more than 700 hand-sanitizer stations throughout the facilities, one of a number of steps the authority is taking to create a safe environment for travelers. Continue Reading >>

COVID-19 Updates

Coronavirus New Case Counts Are Falling Nationwide, But Some States Still Seeing Record Numbers (CNN)

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says It’s ‘Crunch Time’ for Vaccine Development (CNN)

How East Asia Has Controlled Coronavirus, And What It Means for Its Recovery (WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM)

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)

CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures

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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