Daily News Brief - July 21, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

Here’s When Experts Say Oxford University’s Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready

Here’s When Experts Say Oxford University’s Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready

A researcher at Oxford University in the U.K. said on Monday that a million doses of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine could be produced by September, but experts say it’s unlikely they will be administered until next year. Dr. Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner Institute at Oxford University said “certainly there’ll be a million doses around in September,” thanks to a manufacturing “scale-up.” Continue Reading >>

COVID-19 Update

Looking to Travel in Canada or Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know (CTV NEWS)

EU leaders Strike ‘Historic’ $2 Trillion Deal to Rebuild Europe’s Economy (CNN)

California Went from Bending the Curve to a Major Coronavirus Surge. What Happened? (CNN)

Global Coronavirus Report: Masks Made Mandatory in Hong Kong, France and Melbourne (THE GUARDIAN)

Chile Eyes Gradual Reopening after Coronavirus Infections Slow in Some Areas (REUTERS)

More Helpful Articles/Links:

CBP Extends Closure of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers to September 8
CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
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
CDC Coronavirus Information

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GBTA Canada Town Hall
July 22 – Tomorrow!

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Previous Town Hall recordings are also available for viewing.

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