Daily News Brief – July 8, 2020
These States Still Require Travelers to Self-Quarantine or Present Negative COVID-19 Test
These States Still Require Travelers to Self-Quarantine or Present Negative
COVID-19 Test
States are opening back up, but that doesn’t mean travelers are free to come and go as they please amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY has an update on the states that are discouraging interstate travel by requiring or recommending that visitors and residents returning from other states quarantine. And some states are requiring a recent, negative COVID-19 test in lieu of a blanket quarantine policy. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Update
Japan Domestic Demand Increases, Full Recovery Expected by October (AIRLINE GEEKS)
WHO Confirms There’s ‘Emerging Evidence’ Of Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus (CNN)
Coronavirus: Signs of Normalcy Emerge as China Reopens (BUSINESSWORLD)
U.S. Government Awards Novavax $1.6 Billion for Coronavirus Vaccine (NBC NEWS)
More Helpful Articles/Links:
- 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
Industry Spotlight
GBTA Canada Town Halls
GBTA Canada Town Hall recordings are available now to share information, tools and resources that support our community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Development
GBTA Coronavirus Poll: Your Participation Is Essential!
We are currently fielding the 9th installment of the GBTA Coronavirus Poll. This poll is critical to the recovery of our industry and its results continue to be used by C-suite executives and boards, the media, congress and government committees. Please take three minutes to complete this survey, even if you have previously taken it.
Job Spotlight
Meetings Advisory Senior Executive
London, United Kingdom
Supporting the Head of Meetings Advisory in creating and establishing a new Meetings Advisory Team to support all aspects of company shareholder meetings. This includes setting up and managing a team to support the registration of shareholders at client led events, checking and reviewing meeting notices pre event, working with clients testing voting files, providing support and advice to clients and their advisors/lawyers, creating and enhancing procedures, acting as a ‘go to’ point for key clients and Relationship Managers.
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WorldAware Intelligence Brief
China – Officials Easing Restrictions in Parts of Beijing
Germany – Authorities Lift Lockdown of Gutersloh District, North Rhine-Westphalia
Japan – Further Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Forecast Across Southern Regions Through at Least July 9
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