[GoodLife]

World Health Organization Chief just declared Europe the current epicenter of covid 19 pandemic. Good move by Trump to ban flights from europe just as he did earlier with china

World Health Organization chief says Europe now the epicenter of the world's coronavirus pandemic - ABC News

[seoulbrooks]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I watched the president's address last night and it left me confused. I can't believe they could let him come out on national TV and not be complete in his message, and then he tweets later that the ban doesn't mean US Citizens can't come home. A tweet? I don't tweet.

I was not confused.

[seoulbrooks]

Originally Posted by danglanzsr

The number of tests is not an indication of either extent of infections or the efficacy of the American response. There are a limited number of test kits, certainly not 300 million. Therefore, the tests are reserved for individuals showing symptoms. If there are few with symptoms, there are few tests.

Yea, a truthful, factual response! Thank you.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by alwann

A travel agent I spoke to today said there's a move afoot where cruise lines and carriers may begin requiring people to show "Fit to Travel" documentation from their doctor. Anybody hear of or experience this? I have travel booked for dates after the bans are lifted and wonder what I'll be facing in terms of new restrictions.

This is the letter that agents were told to use for their 70 and over clients wishing to cruise:

Royal Caribbean Cruises

kathy

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by danglanzsr

The number of tests is not an indication of either extent of infections or the efficacy of the American response. There are a limited number of test kits, certainly not 300 million. Therefore, the tests are reserved for individuals showing symptoms. If there are few with symptoms, there are few tests.

The WHO (World Health Organization) had working tests that they offered to the USA, and our government rejected them. That is one of the several reasons why we have a test kit shortage. Certainly not the only reason - but one of them.

[Ashley from UK]

Originally Posted by Astajo

He did not suspend all flights to Europe. England were there is a wide spread of the virus he left out .. WHY

Because England voted to leave Europe a couple of years ago BREXIT....

Ireland is not attached to Europe and it would ruin your St Patricks day celebrations if you banned Ireland !!!!!

News flash just come through though that UK and Ireland are now on the 30 day no travel list.

Here's hoping it sorts itself out. My house starts construction on 30th March (Thank you Gold Wing Nuts - your service is even more valuable now ). We are due to close on 22nd June so fingers crossed the flights will be open again for then... and the GBP:USD will have corrected... 1.29 on Monday when we sent our final 20% deposit... 1.20 today.... Our home got $30,000 more expensive this week....

Stay healthy we hope to be coming out soon

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

This is the letter that agents were told to use for their 70 and over clients wishing to cruise:

Royal Caribbean Cruises

kathy

I cannot believe anyone of sound mind is contemplating a cruise at all!