The 2019 Novel Coronavirus — which is also known as COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV — has arguably been more relentless in the media as it has spreading worldwide; so I thought I would offer you five resources related directly and indirectly to travel.
Four Reliable Resources For Travel and the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Without further ado, the four resources are as follows:
- World Health Organization is at the forefront of the pandemic of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus — but if you want quick information, be sure to check on the situation reports which are updated daily and the situation dashboard in general for a quick snapshot of updated information. Travel advice is also offered.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a reliable, highly respected, and trusted resource which provides comprehensive coverage for both the world and the United States specifically. Information specifically pertaining to travel is also offered. Be ready to be overloaded with extensive amounts of valuable information.
- FlyerTalk recently launched a new forum called Coronavirus and travel, in which greater than 100 discussions with plenty of information pertaining to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus exist and await your input — and other discussions also exist in other forums in which the topic is pertinent to a particular frequent travel loyalty program.
- Reddit offers this extensive discussion in which greater than 100,000 members have participated — and the discussion becomes contentious at times. Get ready to debate your point of view.
- Bonus Resource: BoardingArea has dozens of weblogs consolidated into one area — many of which offer different perspectives pertaining to different aspects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and its effects on travel; and many of which offer direct links to the official Internet web sites of airlines, lodging companies, rental car companies, cruise ship lines, and other travel companies. This includes The Gate.
Summary
Staying properly informed about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus can be rather daunting, as so much information exists and no one knows all of the answers at this time. The four aforementioned resources will ensure that you get the best information and opinions with as little misinformation, hyperbole, and overreaction as possible — which will save you time.
I will continue to attempt to offer valuable information from the best sources in combination with my thoughts and opinions here at The Gate — and I invite you to please join in on the continuing discussion to provide a constructive discourse from which we can all learn.
This article is the latest in a series pertaining to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in an effort to get the facts out with information derived from reliable sources.
Other articles at The Gate which pertain to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus include:
- Just Shut Down the Entire Planet. Problem Solved?
- Stop the Hyperbole: Travel is NOT Banned Between the United States and Europe…
- Travel From Europe to the United States Suspended for Most Foreign Nationals For 30 Days
- My Unproven Secret to Not Contracting a Virus in Years
- Pandemic of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Declared by World Health Organization
- Official Warning Issued Against Travel by Cruise Ship Due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus by the Department of State of the United States
- Now the Entire Country of Italy is Under Quarantine
- 16 Million People Quarantined in Northern Italy
- Are Masks Effective Against 2019 Novel Coronavirus That People are Stealing Them?
- As Many as 46,000 People May Have Died in the United States Alone From…
- Lodging Companies Issue Travel Waivers and Elite Status Extensions 2020 Due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Update: More Airlines Suspended Change and Cancellation Fees 2020 Due To Coronavirus
- Airlines Which Suspended Change and Cancellation Fees 2020 Due To Coronavirus
- Should You Be Concerned About Coronavirus?
- Travel Alert February 2020: Italy Now Affected by 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Travel Alert February 2020: Northern Italy Now Affected by 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Travel Alert February 2020: South Korea Now Affected by 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- A Deal to Antarctica Because of 2019 Novel Coronavirus — But Hurry
- Update: Do Not Travel to China Due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Says United States Department of State
- Travel Alert January 2020: Hong Kong Now Affected by 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Update January 2020: Additional Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Travel Alert January 2020: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Affecting Air Travel
Photograph ©2014 by Brian Cohen.
