Daily News Brief - August 17, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

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)

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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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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.

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Don’t miss next week’s topic:
Procurement/Sourcing: Buyer & Supplier Relationship

Professional Development

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GBTA in the News

Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation to Restore Safe Travels Urged (4HOTELIERS)

Domestic Business Travel Trending Positive, International Lags (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

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