COVID delta variant mutation reported in India; TSA sees travel uptick

COVID delta variant mutation reported in India; TSA sees travel uptick

As July 4th approaches this Sunday, health officials are concerned about the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in those parts of the nation where vaccination rates remain low. President Joe Biden had hoped to have 70% of adult Americans at least partially vaccinated by the holidays, but the White House said last week … Read more

CDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries

CDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday updated their international travel policies to provide specific advice to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. The update calls for 33 countries, including Iceland, Israel and Singapore, to be moved to the lowest risk category. The CDC’s revised Covid-19 guidelines on travel health notification aim to … Read more

U.S. companies can mandate vaccinations; holiday travel

Natalia Dubom from Honduras will receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Miami International Airport on Friday.  The vaccine will be offered to all arriving passengers through Sunday as part of a Florida Emergency Management Agency program.

U.S. companies can require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a statement Friday. Federal EEO laws do not prevent employers from requiring that all workers physically entering a workplace be vaccinated, so long as employers adhere to reasonable precautions of the American with Disabilities Act and other laws … Read more

Best travel credit cards of 2021

Best travel credit cards of 2021

(CNN) —   CNN Underscored reviews financial products such as credit cards and bank accounts based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through the LendingTree affiliate network if you apply and are approved for a card, but our reporting is always independent and objective. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. … Read more

The best first travel credit card: Chase Sapphire Preferred

The best first travel credit card: Chase Sapphire Preferred

(CNN) – CNN Underscored überprüft Finanzprodukte wie Kreditkarten und Bankkonten anhand ihres Gesamtwerts. Wir erhalten möglicherweise eine Provision über das LendingTree-Partnernetzwerk, wenn Sie einen Antrag stellen und für eine Karte zugelassen sind. Unsere Berichterstattung ist jedoch immer unabhängig und objektiv. Bei so vielen Reise-Kreditkarten auf dem heutigen Markt kann es überwältigend erscheinen, die richtige für … Read more

Is it safe to fly? Covid-19 travel safety tips

Is it safe to fly? Covid-19 travel safety tips

(CNN) – Flying is just not what it used to be. The Covid-19 pandemic has had profound effects even for travelers who rarely experience uncertainty, fear or restlessness when flying. But with vaccinations ahead of time, many travelers are comfortable making spring and summer plans. Statistics from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) show that … Read more