AUSTIN (KXAN) — As COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations rise again in Texas, health leaders are pointing to subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 as the reason for the spike. Here’s what we know about the recent mutations of the virus: Severity of BA.4 and BA.5 Early research shows that the Omicron subvariants can cause more severe … Read more
The latest sub-variant of the novel coronavirus, which is becoming dominant in Europe, the United States and other countries, is also, in many ways, the worst yet. The BA.5 subvariant of the basic Omicron variant appears to be more contagious than any previous form of the virus. It’s also apparently better at dodging our antibodies … Read more
Short-term corrections in China’s stock markets could be a buying opportunity for investors, says a Bank of America Securities strategist. Winnie Wu, a China strategist at the investment bank, acknowledged that the evolving Covid situation in China still poses potential volatility and there could be more bad news if Covid cases recover or real estate … Read more
Short-term corrections in China’s stock markets could be a buying opportunity for investors, says a Bank of America Securities strategist. Winnie Wu, a China strategist at the investment bank, acknowledged that the evolving Covid situation in China still poses potential volatility and there could be more bad news if Covid cases recover or real estate … Read more
The cruise industry has faced a public perception issue since the pandemic began. Like Walt Disney (DIS) – Get the Walt Disney Company Report Amusement parks and many other travel destinations, the cruise industry ceased operations almost immediately after the declaration of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. As vaccinations became widely available, the Centers … Read more
Big European hotel chains are hiring staff with no experience or even a CV, as executives admit years of being underpaid have pushed them back. That Hotels can not meet now Travel demand after the pandemic. Thousands of workers left the hospitality industry at the time international travel stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many chose … Read more
Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know that the country is “allowing almost anything” again. That’s according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the government agency responsible for promoting tourism in the country. Masks are no longer required and the country’s color-coded system, which imposed different limits … Read more
Some airlines and airports are struggling with post-Corona travel demand. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON – Delays, cancellations and strikes. It’s been a chaotic time for many European tourist hotspots as airlines and airports struggle to cope with pent-up travel demand following the Covid-19 lockdown. Thousands of flights have been canceled … Read more
More Aer Lingus flights have been canceled this weekend due to staff absences due to Covid-19 – bringing the total number of flights affected to 16. Up to 4,000 people are expected to be affected by cancellations this weekend as the number of Covid cases continues to rise among airline staff. Three more return flights … Read more
NICE, France (AP) – Tourism in France is booming again – and with it COVID-19. French officials have “invited” or “recommended” people to start using face masks again, but have stopped renewing restrictions that would deter visitors or reignite anti-government protests. From Parisian commuters to tourists on the Cote d’Azur, many seem to be welcoming … Read more