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Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Jan. 2: One Third of the World Will Be in Recession in 2023, 8 New York Counties Told to Mask

Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Jan. 2: One Third of the World Will Be in Recession in 2023, 8 New York Counties Told to Mask

Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 997th day of the pandemic.

Governments across the globe have reacted to the sudden end of China’s draconian “zero-Covid” policies and subsequent dramatic surge in new SARS-CoV-2 infections by placing various restrictions on travelers from the country.

Health authorities cite a lack of transparency and information from Chinese officials on the number …

Here Are the Countries That Currently Have Curbs on Travelers from China

Health authorities cite a lack of transparency and information from Chinese officials on the number of new cases and the status of any new variants and are concerned about a wave of infections.   Indeed, the World Health Organization called the new restrictions “understandable” in light of this, while urging the Beijing government to share more data on genetic sequencing, death tolls, hospitalizations, and the number of new daily infections.

The latest …

Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Sept. 29: New Guidance for Treating Long Covid, Al Roker Tests Positive

Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Sept. 29: New Guidance for Treating Long Covid, Al Roker Tests Positive

Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 903rd day of the pandemic.
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation announced new guidance concerning the diagnosis and treatment of Long Covid.
“When we recognized that Long Covid, this new problem was developing due to the pandemic, we really felt an obligation to come forth and try to address it …

St. Regis Plans 11 New Resorts in 8 Countries Including China, Mexico, Morocco, and Qatar

St. Regis Plans 11 New Resorts in 8 Countries Including China, Mexico, Morocco, and Qatar

Marriott International announced that St. Regis Hotels and Resorts will open 11 new resorts within four years, a move that will almost double the number the hotelier’s portfolio of resorts.
The planned locations include Aruba, China, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, and Qatar.
“Our resorts offer a leisure experience inspired by the glamorous private retreats of St. Regis’ founding family, the Astors, and we cannot wait to bring the brand’s …

U.S. Activates Civil Reserve Air Fleet to Move Afghan Refugees

U.S. Activates Civil Reserve Air Fleet to Move Afghan Refugees

The Biden administration activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to transport Afghan refugees to the United States.
Six U.S. airlines are providing 18 aircraft under the order.  American Airlines, Atlas Air, and Delta Air Lines as well as charter airline Omni Air will each provide three.  Hawaiian Airlines will provide two and United Airlines will provide four.
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet, frequently referred to as CRAF, was created in 1952 after …

Coronavirus News Update – June 21: Only Vaccinated Fans Will Be Allowed at the 2022 World Cup, Says Host Country Qatar

Coronavirus News Update – June 21: Only Vaccinated Fans Will Be Allowed at the 2022 World Cup, Says Host Country Qatar

The government of Qatar announced that everyone who attends the World Cup, which will be held there next year, must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. Officials there expect over 1.5 million fans fromacross the globe to attend the world’s largest football, or in the United States, soccer, tournament, which will be held in November 2022.
As of Monday morning, the world has recorded 179.3 million Covid-19 cases and has …

Hyatt to Open Over 20 New Luxury Hotels in Next 14 Months

Hyatt to Open Over 20 New Luxury Hotels in Next 14 Months

Hyatt Hotels said it will open over 20 new luxury hotels by the end of next year.
The hotelier will add properties under several brands including Andaz, Alila, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, and Park Hyatt, as well as some that will be part of the Unbound Collection.
The Park Hyatt brand will make an appearance in five new locations including Auckland, Doha, Jakarta, Suzhou, China, and Niseko, Japan. In addition, Hyatt will open …