Daily News Brief - July 22, 2020 - Global Business Travel Association

Airlines Ask EU, White House to Adopt COVID-19 Testing Program for Passengers

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Airlines Ask EU, White House to Adopt COVID-19 Testing Program for Passengers

Major U.S. and European Union airlines asked the EU and White House on Tuesday to consider a joint U.S.-EU program to test airline passengers for COVID-19 as a way to allow people to travel once again between the United States and Europe. Continue Reading >>

COVID-19 Updates

Tests, Home Quarantine as Qatar Reopens Borders on August 1 (ALJAZEERA)

Canada: Phase Three of Manitoba’s Reopening Plan (MONDAQ)

New COVID-19 Vaccine Trials under Way in Brazil (ALJAZEERA)

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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