Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc on Your Travel Plans?

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France has seen a 30% to 40% fall in tourists following the coronavirus outbreak: Finance minister.

France has seen a 30% to 40% fall in tourists following the coronavirus outbreak: Finance minister

Bruno Le Maire, France's finance minister, said the drop off in tourist numbers is an "important impact" on the country's economy.

www.cnbc.com

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Richard

 

[bnoble]

CDC raised Japan to a level 2 warning after sustained community transmission. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/japan

 

[isisdave]

We leave in a week for a transatlantic cruise, FLL to BCN, and then four weeks in Florence (always lots of Asian tourists there) before moving on to the UK. DW is spending way too much time reading and worrying about CV; my approach is "we'll turn around if we need to." But the Italian outbreak shows that it can happen anywhere, and develop quickly. I think it will eventually get out of hand in many regions, but I also think there are lots of cases not being reported because they have no or few symptoms, and this would indicate that a lot of peoples' immune systems are up to the defense.

... he said hopefully.

 

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Authorities Stop Venice's Famed Carnival Events in
Effort to Contain Italy's Spread of COVID-19.

Authorities Stop Venice's Famed Carnival Events in Effort to Contain Italy's Spread of COVID-19

Nearly all of Italy's 133 cases are clustered in the north, including in the Veneto region

time.com

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Richard

 

[CalGalTraveler]

FWIW...We are now booking changeable reservations on SWA and timeshares for upcoming travel and using our Chase Sapphire Reserve for cancellation protection. Much easier to rebook, and cheaper than travel insurance for domestic travel. Holding off on international travel for now which would include cancellation insurance, medical etc.

The fact that most airline policies penalize and force people to travel when they are sick is worrisome. This policy may exacerbate this issue by spreading the disease.

Will Airlines Change or Refund Your Ticket if You're Sick? What if you have a contagious virus? - Eye of the Flyer

Do airlines have to change or refund your airfare if you get sick?

renespoints.boardingarea.com

 

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Coronavirus cases soar in Italy as authorities scramble to find patient zero.

Coronavirus cases soar in Italy as authorities scramble to find patient zero | CNN

Italian authorities have announced sweeping closures in the country's north as they scramble to contain Europe's biggest outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

www.cnn.com

Richard

 

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Air Canada passenger flying from Montreal to Vancouver tested positive for COVID-19.

Air Canada passenger flying from Montreal to Vancouver tested positive for COVID-19

An Air Canada passenger travelling from Montreal to Vancouver on Valentine's Day has tested positive for the coronavirus.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

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Richard

 

[Panina]

Air Canada passenger flying from Montreal to Vancouver tested positive for COVID-19.

Air Canada passenger flying from Montreal to Vancouver tested positive for COVID-19

An Air Canada passenger travelling from Montreal to Vancouver on Valentine's Day has tested positive for the coronavirus.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

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Richard

Now this surprises me. I can’t believe better precautions are not being taken. They know patient zero if this breaks out in Canada.
“The memo notes that risk of transmission of coronavirus is considered low and crew members from the flight are not required to be quarantined or to stop flying, but are advised to "self-monitor for 14 days beginning on the day of the flight and report any symptoms to their local public health professionals should they develop."

 

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Coronavirus explodes in Italy; cases surge from 3 to more than 200 in a few days.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/coronavirus-explodes-in-italy-cases-surge-from-3-to-more-than-200-in-a-few-days/2020/02/24/e4640f60-5687-11ea-8efd-0f904bdd8057_story.html

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Iran Denies Cover-UP After Lawmaker Contradicts Official Coronavirus Figures, Says 50 Dead.

Iran Denies Cover-Up After Lawmaker Contradicts Official Coronavirus Figures, Says 50 Dead

A member of Iran’s parliament announced on Monday that 50 people had died from the new coronavirus in the city of Qom and accused Iran’s Health Ministry of covering up the true extent of the outbreak in the country. The Health Ministry claims just 12 people have died in Iran from COVID-19, with...

gizmodo.com

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Richard

 

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Navy's 7th Fleet to screen all personnel boarding ships amid coronavirus threat.

Navy’s 7th Fleet to screen all personnel boarding ships amid coronavirus threat

The 7th Fleet has begun screening all personnel accessing its warships and aircraft as the new coronavirus continues to spread across parts of Asia, Navy officials said.

www.stripes.com

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Richard

 

[Brett]

The Corona virus has changed the dress code

"protective face masks are the next major wellness trend"
"the "must have” fashion accessory at London’s recent fashion weekend"

https://slate.com/technology/2020/0...medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

 

[bnoble]

That's great, except masks are really more for people who are sick than people who are well.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/02/03/what-travelers-should-know-about-face-masks-amid-growing-coronavirus-concerns/

 

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US forces in Afghanistan monitoring coronavirus after first infection in country confirmed.

US forces in Afghanistan, CENTCOM monitoring coronavirus amid reports of infections in the region

The U.S.-led international coalition in Afghanistan is closely monitoring the potential spread of coronavirus in the country, as Afghan officials confirmed the first case of infection Monday.

www.stripes.com

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Richard

 

[Panina]

From the cdc for this week “the percentage of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza is 6.8% below the epidemic of 7.3”. I wonder how many realize how high this is. While we are rightfully worrying about the coronavirus these statistics are just as much of a concern in my opinion.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

 

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A cautionary tale: A Miami man doesn't have coronavirus but now owes thousands of dollars for being tested.

A cautionary tale: A Miami man doesn't have coronavirus but now owes thousands of dollars for being tested

A Miami man who had traveled to China came home with flu-like symptoms. He didn't have coronavirus, but making sure may have cost him at least $1,400.

www.businessinsider.com

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Richard

 

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Tourism hot-spot Italy is now struggling to contain coronavirus: What to know about travel.

Tourism hot-spot Italy is now struggling to contain coronavirus: What to know about travel

Italy is searching for "patient zero" as coronavirus cases tick up, canceling school trips and watching international travel. Here's what to know.

www.cleveland.com

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Richard

 

[pedro47]

In the next 90 days , the Japanese government will have to make a very tough decision about this year 2020 Summer Olympic to be held in Japan.?

Just think about all the various people’s and nations coming from around the world into Japan for the Summer Olympic.

 

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COVID-19 in Canada: Seventh case in B.C. and fourth case in Ontario.

COVID-19 in Canada: Seventh case confirmed in B.C. and fourth case in Ontario

In total, Canada has had 11 cases, four recoveries, and no deaths.

www.straight.com

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Richard

 

[Panina]

COVID-19 in Canada: Seventh case in B.C. and fourth case in Ontario.

COVID-19 in Canada: Seventh case confirmed in B.C. and fourth case in Ontario

In total, Canada has had 11 cases, four recoveries, and no deaths.

www.straight.com

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Richard

Look at my post #208, does not surprise me.

 

[geist1223]

That's great, except masks are really more for people who are sick than people who are well.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/02/03/what-travelers-should-know-about-face-masks-amid-growing-coronavirus-concerns/

Depends on type of Mask.

 

[PamMo]

We usually spend a month or so in Mexico every winter/spring. We went to Cabo during the H1N1 virus pandemic in 2009. Entire sections of resorts were closed off, staff was let go, and restaurants were empty because tourists stopped coming (with only one confirmed case in Cabo). It was very weird and sad to see, but we were glad we went.

DH and I are very healthy, so I'm not too worried about the COVID-19 virus, but I am concerned that if an outbreak occurs in Mexico while we're there, we could be stuck for God-only-knows-how-long before we could return home. When I see cities closed off around the world, I wonder when it's going to happen here? When people protest in cities like Costa Mesa, CA with, "Don't turn our city into another Wuhan!" and block Americans who've tested positive for the virus, I think we're all screwed. I will be watching what's happening in the next couple of weeks before we get on that plane to Mexico.

 

[VacationForever]

My ex-staff who is in Shanghai told me today that life in Shanghai has gone back to normal. Apparently the virus is pretty much under control there. Iran and Italy high numbers and countries which do not test their sick for COVID-19 worry me.

 

[Passepartout]

WHO said today that we should prepare for a worldwide pandemic, but to keep things in perspective 16,000 people died from flu between Oct 1 and Feb 15 and 29 million people were sickened by flu. The danger of Covid-19 might be over-rated. Maybe. Hopefully. Fingers crossed.

Jim

 

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Six more Americans diagnosed with coronavirus in Texas

Six more Americans diagnosed with coronavirus in Texas

President Donald Trump insisted the United States is in 'very good shape' in regards to coronavirus, as the White House on Monday sent lawmakers an urgent $2.5 billion plan to address the outbreak.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Richard