Coronavirus

Coronavirus News: Saturday, August 29 – The World Crosses the 25 Million Mark, European Leaders Weigh New Lockdowns

Coronavirus News: Saturday, August 29 – The World Crosses the 25 Million Mark, European Leaders Weigh New Lockdowns

The worldwide number of virus cases crossed the 25 million mark on Saturday, and now stands at 25.07 million, an increase of almost 285,000 cases in the past 24 hours.  The number of deaths stands at over 844,123, and over 17.4 million people have recovered, based on data compiled by Worldometer, a service that aggregates and makes available world statistics.
The United States continues to lead the world in the number …

Amtrak Adds Hand Sanitizer Stations, Antibacterial Wipe Dispensers on Some Trains

Amtrak Adds Hand Sanitizer Stations, Antibacterial Wipe Dispensers on Some Trains

Amtrak announced the installation hand sanitizer stations and antibacterial wipe dispensers on all Pacific Surfliner trains as part of a strategy to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The move is part of an effort “to maintain a safe environment for passengers and crews,” the railroad said in a statement.  The hand sanitizer stations and antibacterial wipe dispensers are at “key locations” throughout the train.
The railroad is also installing plexiglass barriers …

Coronavirus News: Friday, August 28 – India Sets Record for New Infections, Merkel Warns of Tough Winter

Coronavirus News: Friday, August 28 – India Sets Record for New Infections, Merkel Warns of Tough Winter

The worldwide number of virus cases currently stands at 24.69 million, an increase of over 273,000 cases in the past 24 hours.  The number of deaths stands at over 836,000, and over 17 million people have recovered, based on data compiled by Worldometer, a service that aggregates and makes available world statistics.
The United States continues to lead the world in the number of coronavirus cases reported, crossing the 6 million …

United Airlines Plans Massive Pilot Layoffs

United Airlines Plans Massive Pilot Layoffs

United Airlines said it may have to furlough as many as 2,850 pilots before the end of the current year, as travel as plummeted amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
“It’s important to note that our numbers are based on the current travel demand for the remainder of the year and our anticipated flying schedule, which continues to be fluid with the resurgence of COVID-19 in regions across the U.S.,” the airline said …

Delta Installs Hand Sanitizer Stations on Planes, First U.S. Airline to Do So

Delta Installs Hand Sanitizer Stations on Planes, First U.S. Airline to Do So

Delta Air Lines announced it is installing hand sanitizer stations on all of its aircraft in an effort contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The airline will begin the installation process on Friday and it will take several weeks to retrofit the stations onto all of its planes.
“Over the past few months, our customer satisfaction scores have skyrocketed by double digits, including those for onboard lavatory cleanliness,” said the airline’s …

Trump Considering Action to Avoid Massive Airline Furloughs

Trump Considering Action to Avoid Massive Airline Furloughs

President Trump may take executive action to avert massive layoffs at U.S. airlines amidst a stalemate in Congress in passing a new stimulus package, the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, said.
The current payroll support packages the airlines received end on September 30.  Meadows’ remarks came the day after American Airlines said it would shrink its workforce by 40,000 if additional government aid were not forthcoming.
“If Congress is not …

Delta Says It Has Already Banned Over 240 People Who Refused to Wear Masks

Delta Says It Has Already Banned Over 240 People Who Refused to Wear Masks

Delta Air Lines said it has placed over 240 people who refused to don masks on its planes and in its gate areas and lounges on its “no-fly” list.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian made the announcement in a memorandum to employees which was viewed by Frequent Business Traveler magazine.
Bastian has repeatedly said that anyone who won’t wear a mask won’t fly on Delta amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve been steadily and rather …