The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air transport during that year of the COVID-19 crisis. Keep Reading
Outdoor activities are safer than indoor ones. If you are indoors, choose a location that is well ventilated, for example a room with open windows, and know when to wear a mask. Keep Reading
There’s no reason to sound the alarm yet, but there may—just may—perhaps be reason to think that there’s a chance that the alarm may have to be sounded at some point about the lambda COVID-19 mutation, or C.37. Keep Reading
FEMA recognizes sheltering operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency may require states, tribes and territories to consider additional strategies to ensure survivors are sheltered in a manner that does not increase the risk of exposure to or further transmit the disease. Keep Reading
Collins Aerospace will help integrate IATA’s Travel Pass platform into airlines’ passenger management systems using the company’s TransAction™ solution, which allows passenger data to be safely and securely exchanged between airlines and the IATA Travel Pass mobile app. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced the sad loss of Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) Mission Support Transportation Instructor Michelle Picard, who has passed away after contracting COVID-19. Keep Reading
From August 2, passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be able to travel to England without having to quarantine or take a day 8 test on arrival. Keep Reading
Supervisors will continue to provide maximum telework opportunities and flexible scheduling to optimize the workforce while defending our nation, taking care of our people, and ensuring success through teamwork. Keep Reading
Biden "is further directing his team to take steps to apply similar standards to all federal contractors," White House said. Keep Reading
In addition to the technology platform, the SBA is standing up a PPP customer service team to answer questions and directly assist borrowers with their forgiveness applications. Keep Reading
We are still learning about this virus, but we know that it can spread from people to animals in some situations, especially during close contact. Keep Reading
The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention released updated information for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant currently circulating in the United States. Keep Reading
FEMA has provided over $804 million to nearly 122,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020. Keep Reading
Today’s announcement applies to all service members, federal personnel, contractors, and visitors when indoors at all properties owned by the Department in those areas, in accordance with updated CDC guidelines. Keep Reading
My mother was killed by COVID-19, and with the delta surge I’m grasping for the right words that could change one reticent person’s mind on the reality of COVID, the severity of COVID, and especially the need to get vaccinated. Keep Reading
Some people continue to experience symptoms that can last weeks or months after first developing COVID-19. This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. Keep Reading
“We’re mandating vaccines for Title 38 employees because it’s the best way to keep Veterans safe, especially as the Delta variant spreads across the country,” McDonough said. Keep Reading
COVID-19 has shown the world the limited preparedness of the United States and others to deal with a bio-agent outbreak on a national level. Keep Reading
The UV disinfection kits are able to eliminate up to 99.9% of microorganisms – including coronaviruses – found on trays at checkpoints; and are installed at Auckland (six units), Wellington (four units), Christchurch International Airports (six units), and Dunedin Airport (two units). Keep Reading
Dockery joined TSA in October 2002 and was instrumental in the establishment of TSA at IAH. He was a union representative with the American Federation of Government Employees and is remembered by his team as a man of great character. Keep Reading