The tool can evaluate any additional space or queuing requirements needed as a result of COVID-19 physical distancing measures and the impact of adding more process points to address additional health checks that have been introduced at many airports. Keep Reading
According to IATA’s most recent traveler survey, 86% of respondents are willing to get tested. But 70% also believe that the cost of testing is a significant barrier to travel, while 78% believe governments should bear the cost of mandatory testing. Keep Reading
Starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens. From September 7, this will be extended to fully vaccinated international travelers from outside North America. Keep Reading
As the pandemic evolves, case investigators and contact tracers can also help connect people to important services and resources, such as COVID-19 vaccination. Keep Reading
Agricultural workers are at increased risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 during travel to and from the U.S., at work sites, in shared housing, and during shared transportation. Keep Reading
Reports of adverse events to VAERS following vaccination, including deaths, do not necessarily mean that a vaccine caused a health problem. Keep Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the United Kingdom due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Keep Reading
As part of a major effort to address growing biothreats, the Council on Strategic Risks (CSR) released a report on July 20 that both assesses the current state of biosurveillance in the world, and offers strong recommendations for how to build a “global pathogen early warning system”. Keep Reading
CCDH, a UK/US non-profit and non-governmental organization, found in March that these 12 online personalities they dubbed the “disinformation dozen” have a combined following of 59 million people across multiple social media platforms, with Facebook having the largest impact. Keep Reading
COVID-19 digital vaccine credentials may become an important part of traveling. Some countries and organizations are implementing their own travel passes but new WHO guidance clouds the future of these programs. Keep Reading
The Government Accountability Office says the U.S. Coast Guard may be using inaccurate data to plan technology investments and determine staff's mission readiness. Keep Reading
In his first Advisory as U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy warned that health misinformation is fueling the COVID-19 pandemic and poses an increasing risk to public health. Keep Reading
Britain’s flagship recently took part in a joint forces operation with two U.S. Navy task groups for training and a demonstration of combined naval power in the Middle East. Keep Reading
As of November 1, 2021, the prohibition of cruise ships in Canadian waters will no longer be in effect if operators are able to fully comply with public health requirements. Keep Reading
New guidance form the World Health Organization recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. Keep Reading
Nearly 2,500 dedicated personnel continue to work with applicants to manually review every application and determine eligibility each week. Keep Reading
By bringing its unique expertise in the design of data-gathering and monitoring systems, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling to human epidemiology, the USGS provides a means to fill the current information gap in testing data. Keep Reading
In order to determine which cities have the biggest homicide problems, WalletHub compared 50 of the largest U.S. cities based on per capita homicides in Q2 2021, as well as per capita homicides in Q2 2021 vs. Q2 2020 and Q2 2019. Keep Reading
Internationally recognized vaccination credentials will be accepted in the proving trial including the NHS app, CDC card, U.S. state-level digital certification and EU Digital Covid Credential. Keep Reading
Out of the 17 total large agencies, the Department of Homeland Security ranked last with an engagement score of 61.1. Of the department's components, the United States Coast Guard ranked highest. Keep Reading