Daily News Brief – August 17, 2020
New Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test Could Be a Fast and Cheap 'Game Changer'
New Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test Could Be a Fast and Cheap ‘Game Changer’
After months of frustration over testing shortages and delays, a new saliva test could give Americans a fast and inexpensive option to learn if they have Covid-19. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health created the SalivaDirect test, which received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
Coronavirus Vaccine Update: After Russia, China Grants Patent to Cansino Vaccine, Phase III Testing Underway (TIMES OF INDIA)
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)
- Overview of TSA’s “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” Campaign
- “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure” Video
- What to Know Before You Go
- TSA Screening Checkpoint Numbers for 2019 and 2020
- TSA’s COVID-19 Webpage
- Runway to Recovery
- TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
More Resources
- COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map
- 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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Wednesday, August 19
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Insights from First Webinar in GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Series
“Business travel recovery will be uneven, with innovative and creative companies taking the lead” was just one of the many key takeaways from trendcaster Dr. Shawn DuBravac when he joined GBTA Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman on the first webinar of the GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Series.
Learn More about the GBTA Collaboratory 2020 Series >>
Don’t miss next week’s topic:
Procurement/Sourcing: Buyer & Supplier Relationship
Professional Development
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Trending Industry News
GBTA in the News
Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation to Restore Safe Travels Urged (4HOTELIERS)
Domestic Business Travel Trending Positive, International Lags (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)
Aviation Industry News
Why Business Class Will Be in High Demand Once Travel Picks Up (SIMPLE FLYING)
Cathay Pacific’s Passenger Numbers Show Improvement in July (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
Nashville Airport Debuts Touchless ID Tech with Eye, Finger Scans (USA TODAY)
More Industry News
Travizory Lands $2M Investment for Its Traveler Identity Tech Platform (PHOCUSWIRE)
Japan and Singapore Aim to Reopen Business Travel in September (NIKKEI)
Virtuoso Speakers Propose Pathways to Restore Confidence, Restart Travel (TRAVEL WEEKLY)
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
Canada – Authorities to Extend Coronavirus Disease-related Restrictions at Border with US
Greece – Authorities to Extend Entry Restrictions on Travelers from Certain Countries
United States – Heatwave Impacting Portions of the Western Region
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