For many Americans, the classic carol “I’ll be home for Christmas” will literally describe their plans for their holiday weekend, as they prefer to celebrate in most places amid the ongoing epidemic. Industry sources say about a quarter of people across the country will travel for Christmas and New Year, …
Read More »After months of silence, the Thai virus erupted
BANGKOK (AP) – After operating against barriers to prevent coronavirus for most of the year, Thailand has suddenly had an extended outbreak among migrant workers at the doorsteps of the capital Bangkok. The rise in cases in Samut Sakhon province threatens to end the virus in Thailand’s disease economy and …
Read More »A Delta passenger who jumped out of a plane with a dog was about to lose control
(CNN) – One of the two passengers, who got off a Delta flight with his dog because the plane felt taxed on the runway, needed to go or lose control, according to a statement issued Tuesday. The flight from Atlanta on Monday at New York’s Lagarde Airport had both passengers …
Read More »The European Union recommends against irregular travel to the UK
LONDON (AP) – The European Union recommended on Tuesday that all 27 member states should refrain from all compulsory travel to the United Kingdom and further notice. EU countries have imposed ad-hoc restrictions on UK travel following the emergence of new coronavirus variants, urging the European Commission to adopt an …
Read More »The UK is negotiating an emergency as the border is closed over fears of a virus from France
LONDON (AP) – Trucks backed up for miles waiting to enter and exit Britain and people were stranded at the airport on Monday as many countries imposed strict travel bans over concerns over new strains of coronavirus spreading in south-east England. . Countries around the world have banned air travel …
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