COVID-19

Aug
09
2021
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By Troy Warren
Canada opens border to vaccinated U.S. citizens after year of restrictions

Canada opens border to vaccinated U.S. citizens after year of restrictions

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Travel #COVID-19 Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents must be fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within three days to get across one of the world’s longest and busiest land borders. Travelers also must fill out a detailed application on the arriveCAN app before crossing.   Even though travelers have to register, the Canada…
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Aug
09
2021
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Judge Rules Norwegian Cruise Line Can Require Vaccine Proof in Florida

Judge Rules Norwegian Cruise Line Can Require Vaccine Proof in Florida

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel #COVID-19   A federal judge ruled on Sunday that Norwegian Cruise Line can ask customers for proof of coronavirus vaccination before boarding, at least temporarily reversing an order from the Governor of Florida. According to The Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams granted the preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the Florida law banning cruise lines from requesting vaccination status from travelers. The law banning vaccine passports was signed by Governor Ron DeSantisin May. Judge Williams said Florida failed to “provide a valid evidentiary, factual, or legal predicate” for banning vaccination proof, while Norwegian “demonstrated that…
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Aug
08
2021
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Phoenix: This is how Arizona colleges and universities plan to tackle COVID-19, given state limitations

Phoenix: This is how Arizona colleges and universities plan to tackle COVID-19, given state limitations

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Alison Steinbach | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com #COVID-19   As Arizona universities and colleges get ready to welcome students back for the fall semester, they also face a challenge: How to combat COVID-19 on campus while complying with the state's rules that restrict their methods. Schools like Arizona State University had planned to require masks and twice-weekly tests for unvaccinated students, but the governor and lawmakers barred them from taking such action. Now, the public universities are focusing their efforts on encouraging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine byraffling off prizes like scholarship money, gift cards and show tickets and by making vaccines…
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Aug
07
2021
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Puerto Rico To Require Vaccination or Testing for All Hotel Stays

Puerto Rico To Require Vaccination or Testing for All Hotel Stays

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LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #travel   Puerto Rico is set to soon implement new policies for hospitality companies in response to the rising tide of the Delta variant in the U.S. and around the world. Starting August 16, the U.S. territory will require that both guests and employees of all hotels, paradores, guesthouses and short-term rentals, including Airbnb and Vrbo rentals, must submit either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their arrival on property. Those staying longer than one week will need to continue presenting negative tests on a weekly…
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Aug
06
2021
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United to Mandate COVID Vaccines for All US Employees

United to Mandate COVID Vaccines for All US Employees

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #travel #covid-19 United Airlines announced it would require its employees in the United States to receive an approved COVID-19 vaccination by October 25 or face termination. According to The Washington Post, United CEO Scott Kirby and President Brett Hart announced the airline would become the first to require each of the company’s 67,000 U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated. The carrier previously offered incentives to existing employees who received the vaccine, including bonuses and days off, and now requires all newly hired workers to show proof of vaccination. “We know some of you will disagree with…
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Aug
06
2021
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Mattel honors front-line medical workers with Barbie dolls

Mattel honors front-line medical workers with Barbie dolls

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #business #editorspicks #covid-19 The dolls are based on six women ‘who are modern real-life heroes of the pandemic’ You know how your kid loves to play “professor of vaccinology,” but you’ve never been able to find a Barbie with that career? Well, now you can. Mattel is honoring six real women “who are modern real-life heroes of the pandemic” with their very own Barbie dolls, the company said in a press release. “Barbie recognizes that all front-line workers have made tremendous sacrifices when confronting the pandemic and the challenges it heightened,” said…
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Aug
05
2021
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Phoenix: Hundreds of COVID-19 safety complaints were filed in Arizona. Only 1% led to citations

Phoenix: Hundreds of COVID-19 safety complaints were filed in Arizona. Only 1% led to citations

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Rebekah L. Sanders, Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com #covid-19 More than 300 complaints reported COVID-19 safety problems in workplaces, but Arizona regulators cited three companies for virus-related violations. More than 300 Arizonans reported COVID-19 safety problems in their workplaces in the first 12 months of the pandemic, but state regulators cited only three companies for pandemic-related violations, according to public records obtained by The Arizona Republic. The fines ranged from $900 to $3,000. Few workplaces were inspected. The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health closed about seven out of eight cases with no site visit after employers described their compliance…
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Aug
05
2021
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New CDC ban on evictions leaves most tenants where they were last week

New CDC ban on evictions leaves most tenants where they were last week

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By Michael E. Kanell - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Lizzie Kane - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #covid-19 A new eviction moratorium was widely viewed Wednesday as effectively echoing the previous ban, protecting most of the tenants who were shielded under the earlier order. The new mandate from the Atlanta-based U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was issued late Tuesday, pegging a moratorium to the level of coronavirus infections. The order applies to all but three of Georgia’s 159 countiesand covers most tenants who said they were unable to pay their rent. . A resurgent COVID-19 spurred calls for an extension of the…
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Aug
05
2021
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White House Reportedly Plans to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Foreign Travelers

White House Reportedly Plans to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Foreign Travelers

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT The White House is reportedly working on a plan to require all travelers arriving in the United States to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination. According to The Associated Press, U.S. President Joe Biden is working on a process to ease travel restrictions for foreign citizens to the country, and the vaccination requirement is a cornerstone of the plan. While no timetable has been announced, the government set up interagency working groups to study how and when to safely resume travel. Regardless of the exact details, mandatory vaccination protocols are expected for foreign visitors.…
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Aug
05
2021
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NYC to Require Proof of Vaccination in Indoor Public Spaces Including Restaurants

NYC to Require Proof of Vaccination in Indoor Public Spaces Including Restaurants

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By Christine Burroni | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT As part of the new rule, the city will roll out a health pass called "A Key to NYC." New York City will require those heading into indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, or fitness centers to show proof of vaccination, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. As part of the new rule, the city will roll out a health pass called "A Key to NYC" to serve as proof of vaccination, similar to those recently implemented in Franceand Italy. The vaccination requirement is currently encouraged and will be mandated starting Sept. 13, according to NBC New York. The…
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