covid-19
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DoD Study Reveals Close to 0% Risk of COVID Exposure on Planes
The study, conducted by the Department of Defense in partnership with United Airlines says that  when masks are worn there is only a 0.003% chance particles from a passenger can enter the passenger’s breathing space who is sitting beside them.
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Future of Airlines, Amex Terms Changes, Jailed While Wearing Masks, Italian ‘Sex Pilgrimage’ Islands & More
Here you can read about airline’s troubles ahead, changes to Amex terms, five Brits jailed for wearing masks, testing for Hawaii travelers, Southwest looks to avoid furloughs with pay cuts, and Italian islands become ‘sex pilgrimage’ sites.
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Bahamas Introduces New Travel & Testing Rules to Eliminate Need To Quarantine
The Islands of The Bahamas remains committed to welcoming visitors to its shores and providing an exceptional tropical vacation. The islands will reopen on October 15th, but in November, visitors will no longer be required to undergo a 14 day quarantine period.
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United Airlines Set to Become First U.S. Airlines to Offer Covid-19 Testing
The rapid Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test will be administered by GoHealth Urgent Care and their partner Dignity Health. Results will be provided in approximately 15 minutes and will be available to United customers on the same day as their flight departing from SFO.
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Airport in Italy Receives First Five-Star Rating for COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The ratings are given out by Skytrax Airport Ratings company, based on inspections and testing carried out by their audit team at each airport to verify real-time standards.
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Hawaii Will Let Visitors Bypass Quarantine Requirement if They Test Negative for COVID-19
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has announced that starting October 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass the 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to take the test within 72 hours of arrival in the islands.
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California, Hawaii and 4 Other States Removed From NY Quarantine List
California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio, as well as the Northern Mariana Islands, have been removed from the Empire State’s list of quarantine states, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
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A Look at Travel Habits of More Active Travelers During Pandemic
While this pool of people might not be representative of the population of the United States, it should be better aligned with readers of this site who are probably more active travelers than the average person.Â
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Air Travel Rebound Has Stalled in Recent Weeks
The rebound in air travel has cooled off in recent weeks. In May and June we saw continuous increase in travel demand, but since early July, the demand has stayed nearly flat.
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Thailand Reopening Requires 14-Day Quarantine in Phuket
Many countries around the world have travel bans in place. Even if travel is allowed, it usually comes with a quarantine requirement of 14 days, which is something that no one is willing to do while on vacation. But what if that 14-day quarantine was done at an awesome location?
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American Airlines Gets Approval to Use Seven-Day Virus Killer Spray
SurfaceWise2 is the latest surface coating from Allied BioScience with antiviral properties that continuously kill 99.9% of viruses on surfaces. The non-toxic coating is applied via an electrostatic spray to provide always-on protection on treated surfaces.
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Hawaii Preparing Plans for ‘Resort Bubble’ for Tourists and Inter-Island Travelers
Details have emerged about a “resort bubble concept” for inter-island travelers and possibly even out of state visitors. Hawaii calls the program an “enhanced movement quarantine” that each county can develop to give residents and visitors the ability to travel between islands without a 14-day quarantine.
