COVID-19
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays have placed themselves under self-quarantine after Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19. Turner was notified on Tuesday and pulled from Game 6 of the World Series, but he later rejoined the team on the field without wearing a
COVID-19
United Airlines will introduce a pilot program offering free rapid COVID-19 tests to passengers on select flights from Newark to London, as part of efforts to relax quarantine requirements and boost air travel. The program, in collaboration with Abbott Laboratories, aims to provide a safe and efficient travel experience. Passengers
Local government
The Hong Kong SAR Government recently clarified a quarantine arrangement concerning the 5,217th confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A 25-year-old man had arrived in Hong Kong from India on October 15, with a negative result to a COVID-19 nucleic acid test done prior to boarding the flight.
Local government
The Joint Task Force Covid Shield has instructed police commanders to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on travel protocols as the country gradually reopens its economy. While the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has eased movement restrictions, local quarantine rules remain in place.
COVID-19
Vice President Mike Pence's decision to participate in the upcoming debate with Senator Kamala Harris has raised significant concerns due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Despite testing negative for the virus, Pence has been in close contact with numerous individuals who have since tested positive, including President Trump,
COVID-19
The top military officers of the United States are quarantining after coming into contact with a person who later tested positive for COVID-19, sparking concerns about US national security. The Joint Chiefs of Staff, who are the nation's top military leaders, are working from home, with seven of
COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, a parallel "infodemic" has emerged, flooding social media platforms with information – both accurate and misleading. In response, tech giants like Facebook and Twitter have implemented measures to combat misinformation, but these efforts have also led to the censorship of legitimate content. This has
COVID-19
US President Donald Trump, 74, has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House announced early this morning, sending shockwaves throughout the country and internationally. The diagnosis comes just 32 days before the presidential election, set to take place on November 3. Trump's wife, Melania, 50, has also tested
COVID-19
Hawaii Governor David Ige has announced a new program that allows travelers to bypass the 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their flight. The program, set to start on October 15, is expected to help boost tourism and provide economic relief to the
COVID-19
Air Canada has taken a major step to alleviate customers' concerns about traveling during the pandemic by announcing complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers booking round-trip international flights. The coverage provides emergency medical and quarantine insurance, available for new bookings made in Canada from September
Quarantine
The Labour Party has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel, urging a review of the UK's quarantine arrangements in response to growing public dissatisfaction and the dire warnings from the travel sector. Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds highlighted concerns over the low level of monitoring of incoming travelers,
Quarantine
McMaster HealthLabs (MHL), a non-profit organization that develops COVID-19 research initiatives, has partnered with Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to study the effectiveness of various quarantine periods for international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The month-long research project aims to gather data on the
