Read all about it! U.S. Coronavirus deaths pass 643,000. Hospitalizations in the United States return to winter highs. The national vaccination rate inches past 53%. Global airlines continue issuing vaccine mandates for employees and passengers. More jurisdictions worldwide require proof of vaccination to dine out. The Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and Bulgaria limit travel after the EU moves the United States off its safe list. KLM drops flights to Miami, Orlando and Las Vegas after the Dutch restrict U.S. travel. A big summer for Las Vegas casinos. Mask mandates and vaccine requirements spread to destinations worldwide. And much more. Read up from the bottom for context.

Coronavirus Update: Friday, September 3, 2021

Nearly half of all Manhattan employers have delayed return-to-office plans dues to the Delta variant of the Coronavirus. TheHill.com has the details. Here are today's other developments:
        Laborious statistics   The TSA says 1,896,846 people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports on Thursday. That is higher than the previous Thursday (August 26) and represents 90% of 2019 volume on a similar day. But a warning: TSA statistics tend to skew around holiday weekends.
        Finger in the dike   The Netherlands in June opened to U.S travelers without any restrictions. Now the Dutch have slammed on the brakes after the EU removed the United States from the safe list. Starting tomorrow, only vaccinated U.S. travelers may visit and they will be required to self-quarantine on arrival and submit to testing. The new rules were promulgated this morning (local time) and can be examined here.
        KLM cancels   Within hours of the Netherlands decision to restrict U.S. travelers (see above), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it was cancelling plans to resume flights from Amsterdam to Miami, Orlando and Las Vegas. They were all due to return on October 31.
        No jobs   This morning's disappointing report from the Labor Department--only 235,000 new jobs were added in August--was especially notable for this nugget: The leisure and hospitality segment added net zero new jobs last month. The sector had been adding about 350,000 new jobs each month and is still down 1.7 million positions from pre-pandemic highs.
        Game faces   Chicago's United Center, home of the NBA Chicago Bulls and the NHL Chicago Blackhawks, will require proof of vaccination to enter the arena.
        Cold comfort   Alaska Airlines says it has experienced a "moderate" decline in bookings due to rising Coronavirus cases. It now predicts third-quarter revenue to be 19-21% below 2019 and projects cash flow to be at the low end of its previous guidance.
        Florida Follies continue   For reasons known only to him, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appealed a court ruling that he exceeded his authority by ordering school boards not to impose mask requirements on students. The Associated Press has details of DeSantis' spit-into-the-wind stance.

Coronavirus Update: Thursday, September 2, 2021

The Delta variant of the Coronavirus is slowing travel, but apparently not the economy at large. New weekly applications for jobless benefits hit a new post-lockdown low last week, according to the Labor Department. TheHill.com has the details. Here are today's other developments:
        Your view of the glass   The TSA says 1,465,197 people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports on Wednesday. It is the first time daily volume fell below 1.5 million for two consecutive days since May 18-19. However, at 77.6% of comparative 2019 volume, it's the best performance in more than a week.
        We're (still) closed, mate   Australia has extended the closure of its borders until December 17. Qantas last week said it would resume some international flights on December 18. So let's watch what happens.
        Cold shoulder   Sweden has reimposed entry restrictions for travelers from the United States and five other countries, but will consider more lenient rules for vaccinated people. No details on that exemption, however.
        Cruel, cruel summer   Belgian tourism officials say visitor counts in Brussels were down 70% this summer compared to 2019. Covid may only be partially to blame for the slow return of tourists. "Between the reopening of restaurants on May 8 and August 5, there were 78 consecutive rainy days, including 26 stormy days," explained Fabian Hermans, administrator of Brussels Horeca Federation, the city's tourism operation.
        We're still welcome   At least three EU nations--Ireland, Portugal and Croatia--say they won't bar American visitors despite the EU removing the United States from the safe list.

Coronavirus Update: Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Google is the latest mega-corporation to push back its "return-to-office" initiatives. The October 18 date has been scrapped. The new target: January 10. Experts say business travel can't recover until business travelers first return to the office. Here are today's other developments:
        Plunge   The TSA says 1,345,064 people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports on Tuesday. That's the lowest absolute number since May 11. AP business writer David Koenig notes the 7-day moving average has fallen for 30 consecutive days. Compared to 2019 figures, he calculates August traffic (-22.8%) was lower than July volume (-20.3%).
        First strikes   Just hours after the EU took the United States off its "safe" list, member nations are reacting. Effective immediately, virtually all U.S. travelers regardless of vaccine status are banned from entering Bulgaria. Italy is tightening up, too. Vaccinated travelers are still welcome, but must now show a negative test no older than 72 hours before arrival. Unvaccinated travelers must "self-isolate" for five days on arrival.
        Don't toddle here   Chicago has expanded its travel advisory to all states except Vermont. The advisory does not have the force of law, but the implication is clear: Don't come to the toddlin' town if you can avoid it. The Chicago Tribune has the details.
        Meanwhile, in Ireland ...   Ireland has had some of the most onerous Coronavirus rules and travel restrictions. But now Prime Minister Micheál Martin says he hopes to eliminate virtually all strictures by October 22. Reuters has the details.
        The bloody obvious   The AHLA, the hotel industry's trade group, suspects that the Delta variant will depress business travel in the months ahead. You can read the bloody obvious here.
        About face   Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf had said school mask mandates should be left to local authorities in the commonwealth. He changed his mind yesterday and ordered all institutions in the state to implement a mask mandate at the start of the school year.

Coronavirus Update: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The European Union has recommended that its member nations no longer permit nonessential travel from the United States. The EU commentary is advisory and it is unclear how each country will react. Stay tuned. Here are today's other developments:
        That 70s show   The TSA says that 1,629,475 people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports on Monday. That represents 71.5% of volume on a similar day in 2019. Recent days have shown that air travel after the summer boom seems to be settling into the 70% range.
        Show it in Honolulu   Proof of vaccination or a negative test within the previous 48 hours will be required to enter restaurants, bars, indoor gym facilities, entertainment and recreational settings on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The rule, which includes Honolulu, begins September 13 and will last at least 60 days. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has the details.
        Show it in Greece   Greece will now require masks at all indoor venues. It has also tightened restrictions on unvaccinated travelers. The new rules go in effect on September 13. USA Today has the details.
        Putting us to shame   After stumbling out of the gate earlier this year, the European Union says 70% of its adult citizens now have been vaccinated. That far exceeds the 53% vaccinated in the United States. Barron's carries the Associated Press report here.
        The Florida follies   Despite court orders to the contrary, Florida state officials are withholding funds to school boards that have instituted mask mandates. The Miami Herald has the details.
        Dead air   A third anti-vax radio host has now died from the Coronavirus. All made deathbed conversions. Politico.com has the details.

Coronavirus Update: Monday, August 30, 2021

Coronavirus hospitalizations nationwide passed the 100,000-patient mark for the first time since the winter. Florida and Texas, two states that have aggressively resisted mask and vaccine mandates, are the worst affected. The New York Times has the details. Here are today's other developments:
        Not bad, actually ...   More than 5.2 million people passed through TSA security checkpoints at U.S. airports over the weekend (Friday-Sunday). That continues the decline of weekend travel volume this month. However, it represents 81% of 2019 traffic on a similar weekend, better than last weekend.
        Another week of needless pain   There were 1,086,936 new Coronavirus cases in the United States during the last week, according to Johns Hopkins. The death toll was 9,028. Nearly all deaths are from the Delta variant infecting unvaccinated people.
        Up a bit   For the week ended August 29, Eurocontrol says there were 175,384 flights in Europe's skies. That's a few more flights than last week, but only 70.8% of comparative 2019 traffic.
        Turkish gets serious   Turkish Airlines yesterday announced passengers travelling on domestic flights will be required to provide a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination. The new policy begins on September 6. Ahval News has the details.
        What's happening in Vegas ...   A year after the Las Vegas Strip was shut down by Covid-19, the casinos have roared back to a record-breaking summer, generating an all-time record $1.36 billion last month. Agence France-Presse has the details.

Coronavirus Update: Weekend, August 28-29, 2021

Canada has approved the two-dose Moderna vaccine for children aged 12 to 17 years old. GlobalNews Canada has the details. Here are this weekend's other developments:
        Illinois masks up   Illinois Governor Jay Pritzker has ordered an array of new Coronavirus measures, including an indoor mask mandate and a vaccine requirement for all health care workers, college students and teachers and staff from kindergarten through college. The Chicago Tribune has the details.
        A wheel in the ditch ... and a wheel on the track   Alabama's top health official says he is "intensely frustrated" that the state has deployed refrigerated morgue trucks to handle the dead. The state has a low vaccination rate and a surge in Delta variant infections. AL.com has the details.
        Sanity in Brazil   Brazil has been ravaged by the Coronavirus thanks to a possibly criminal response from President Jair Bolsonaro. (He's being investigated by other branches of government.) Thankfully, there is some sanity. Gol Airlines says all employees must be vaccinated by November 1. The Rio Times has the details.
        Canada continues   The Canadian province of Manitoba has reinstated a sweeping range of Coronavirus restrictions including limits on restaurants, bars, bingo halls and sporting events. The Globe and Mail has the details.
        Meanwhile, back in Florida ...   Governor Ron DeSantis' hard-line stand against school mask mandates is running afoul of the courts. He's been overturned by a judge in the capital of Tallahassee. The Palm Beach Post has the details. Meanwhile, the state is suffering a much higher infection surge than other places with similar vaccination rates. The New York Times has those details.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for August 21-August 27

Read all about it! U.S. Coronavirus deaths pass 633,000 and new infections again soar to 150,000 cases a day. The average daily death toll is once again above 1,000. The national vaccine rate now has inched past 52%. Tourists are slow to return to Paris, but they are overwhelming Maine. No one seems to be policing the mask mandate at Myrtle Beach Airport. Hawaii's governor tells visitors to stay away. More airlines impose employee vaccine mandates. Ten million flights have not operated in Europe since the pandemic began. U.S. daily travel falls to the lowest levels in three months. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for August 14-August 20

Read all about it! Covid deaths pass 625,000 and new infections in the United States again soar past 100,000 cases a day. National vaccination rate inches past 51%. Germany again requires unvaccinated American visitors to quarantine on arrival. Japan and Australia widen their lockdowns. Global airline capacity is flat. Two NFL teams and the Consumer Electronics Show will require vaccines for in-person attendance. Three more major airlines order their staffers to be vaccinated. Hong Kong International Airport passenger traffic is down 98%. And more. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for August 7-August 13

Read all about it! Covid deaths pass 619,000 as new infections in the United States once again soar past 100,000 a day. The national vaccination rate inches toward 51%. U.S. airline traffic seems to be slowing. Global carriers reduce seat capacity again. Amtrak and Frontier and Hawaiian airlines join United and require employees to be vaccinated; Delta, American and Southwest demur. Puerto Rico lodgings will require proof of vaccination. Federal court halts Florida rules barring cruise lines from requiring crews and passengers be vaccinated. Canada will require all air travelers and interprovincial rail passengers be vaccinated. Martinique closes beaches, hotels and vacation rentals and tourists are told to leave. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for July 31-August 6

Read all about it! U.S. Covid deaths pass 615,000. The vaccination rate inches past 50%. Europe records its best month of aircraft traffic since the pandemic began. Tokyo hotels are below 50% occupancy even with the Olympics in town. China, Thailand and Australia battle new Covid outbreaks and impose new restrictions. Bars and restaurants in several U.S. cities now require proof of vaccination. One in three new Coronavirus infections comes from just two states, Texas and Florida. Americans traveling to Israel will again be required to quarantine on entry. The Delta variant causes the cancellation of major events. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for July 24-July 30

Read all about it! The U.S. Covid death toll passes 612,000 and the vaccination rate remains below 50%. The United States says it will not loosen restrictions on visitors from Europe, China, Brazil and other countries while the CDC slaps a "do not travel" warning on several more nations. Hotels in locked-down Sydney, Australia, are less than 2% occupied. Florida is the epicenter of the Coronavirus and accounts for one in five new infections in the United States. England opens to vaccinated U.S. travelers without quarantine. Las Vegas, Reno and Washington impose indoor mask mandates. Transatlantic summer traffic collapses. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for July 17-July 23

Read all about it! The U.S. Covid death toll passes 610,000, but the vaccination rate slows and remains below 50%. Canada opens to fully vaccinated U.S. visitors next month, but the United States says land borders remain closed for at least another 30 days. American Airlines claims domestic business travel will return to 2019 norms next year. Many places advise wearing a mask in public and some reimpose nightly curfews. The Australia-New Zealand "travel bubble" collapses. The CDC and State Department slap "do not travel" warning on the United Kingdom. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for July 10-July 16

Read all about it! The U.S. death toll from Covid passes 608,000, but the vaccination rate has slowed and remains below 49%. United Airlines does not expect business travel to return until 2023. Malta bars unvaccinated travelers. France, the Netherlands and Los Angeles impose new virus restrictions. Ireland won't require quarantine for American visitors beginning July 19 and Aer Lingus celebrates with a $100 flight discount. London will maintain its mask mandate on public transportation. Who knew? "Gangnam Style" may spread Covid. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for July 3-July 9

Read all about it! More than 48% of the nation has been fully vaccinated, but the U.S. death toll from Coronavirus passes 606,000 and new infections of the Delta variant are surging. England plans to lift its last Coronavirus restrictions on July 19, but there are critics. Ryanair and EasyJet will continue to impose their mask mandates. Traffic at Copenhagen, Paris and Athens airports remains well below 2019 levels. Canada cracks the travel door open, but Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Spain, Thailand and South Korea reimpose some restrictions. Tokyo bars spectators from Olympic events. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for June 26-July 2

Read all about it! Nearly 48% of the nation is fully vaccinated, but the U.S. death toll from Coronavirus has passed 605,000. After passing the 2-million traveler mark ten times in June, the Fourth of July also starts with a bang. Average U.S. hotel occupancy rates are the highest since October, 2019. Thailand, South Africa, Bangladesh and Indonesia add new Coronavirus restrictions. Australia now says only 3,000 travelers a week may enter the country. International traffic on Asia/Pacific carriers is just 4.3% of 2019 levels. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for June 19-June 25

Read all about it! Hawaii lifts testing requirement for vaccinated visitors. More than 46% of the nation has been fully vaccinated, but the total U.S. death toll from Coronavirus has now passed 603,000. The TSA says more than 2.1 million people flew on Sunday, highest total since March, 2020. Coronavirus deaths in Brazil pass 500,000. Qantas grows domestic schedule since most Australia international traffic remains forbidden. Europe reaches 50% of 2019 flight levels. Airline seat capacity worldwide remains 43% below 2019 levels. The Netherlands reopens to U.S. visitors, but not to Canadians. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for June 12-June 18

Read all about it! At least 44% 45% of the nation has been fully vaccinated, but the total U.S. death toll from Coronavirus has now passed 600,000. The TSA says more than two million people flew on three separate days in the last week, the most since March 6, 2020. Denmark, Spain, France and Switzerland drop mask mandates and France opens to visitors on Monday. Britain delays its reopening for another month. Surging infection rates force Moscow, Lisbon and the Chilean capital of Santiago to shut all or most services. Canada and the United States keep land borders closed for another month. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for June 5-June 11

Read all about it! At least 43% of the nation has been fully vaccinated, but more than 598,000 have died from the virus. The TSA says nearly two million people flew on two separate days this week, the most since early March, 2020. Two cruise ships report passengers tested positive for Coronavirus. Florida stops reporting daily virus or vaccination data. Mississippi's governor shrugs off state's horrific death toll and low vaccination rate. Europe skies are filling up again, but British passenger traffic in the first quarter fell 94% compared to 2019. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for May 29-June 4

Read all about it! More than 41% of the nation has been fully vaccinated, but more than 594,000 596,000 Americans have died from the virus. Malaysia locks down for two weeks and Hanoi halts international flights. Nearly two million travelers flew from U.S. airports on several days during the Memorial Day weekend. U.S. hotels still selling 300,000 fewer hotel rooms each day. Heathrow in London reopens Terminal 3 to serve visitors required to submit to mandatory quarantine. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for May 22-May 28

Read all about it! More than 39% 40% of the nation now has been fully vaccinated. More than 589,000 590,000 593,000 Americans have died from the virus. France reopens to vaccinated travelers next month, but requires British visitors to self-quarantine on arrival. Airline traffic once again passes the 1.8-million mark--and briefly hits 90% of comparative 2019 volume. A United Airlines sweepstakes awards a year of travel for two if you enter vaccine information. Melbourne locks down again. Cruises return to Alaska waters in July, but a Florida restart is hampered by the governor's political executive order. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for May 15-May 21

Read all about it! About 36% 37% 38% of the nation now has been fully vaccinated. More than 585,000 586,000 587,000 588,000 Americans have died from the virus. Daily airline traffic in the United States passes 1.8 million for the first time since the pandemic began and has been at least 60% of 2019 volume for 17 of the first 20 days in May. Seven New York State airports, including LaGuardia and Kennedy, will offer one-shot J&J vaccinations all next week. Southwest Airlines says business travel revenue remains 80% below 2019 levels. There's a red state-blue state divide over vaccinations. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for May 8-May 14

Read all about it! More than 30% 35% 36% of the nation has been fully vaccinated. More than 580,000 584,000 Americans have died from the virus. Daily airline traffic in the United States passes the 1.7-million mark--and 70% of 2019 volume--for the first time in more than 13 months. United Airlines, the only U.S. carrier serving India, cuts flights. England's reopening leaves U.S. visitors encased in amber. Italy isn't welcoming Americans yet. Australia won't open borders for another year. Singapore imposes new restrictions after an outbreak at Changi Airport. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for May 1-May 7

Read all about it! More than 575,000 580,000 Americans have died from the virus. More than 27% 28% 29% 30% of the nation has been fully vaccinated. Daily airline traffic in the United States passes the 1.6-million mark for the first time in more than 13 months. The U.S. halts flights from India and Singapore imposes a 21-day quarantine on most arriving travelers. Costa Rica expects 2021 tourism to be worse than 2020. The Tasman flying bubble springs a leak. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for April 24-April 30

Read all about it! More than 570,000 575,000 Americans have died from the virus. More than 25% 26% 27% of the nation has now been fully vaccinated. Italy begins relaxing Coronavirus restrictions. Austria and Ireland will wait until mid-May. France's reopening comes in stages through June. French Polynesia reopens to U.S. visitors, but requires full vaccination and negative PCR test. The CDC says that cruises will resume this summer. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for April 17-April 23

Read all about it! Worldwide Coronavirus deaths pass the three-million mark and more than 565,000 570,000 Americans have died from the virus. About 25% of the nation has now been fully vaccinated. Canada keeps its land borders closed another month. A flight from Delhi to Hong Kong becomes a superspreader event. Alaska will offer visitors vaccines starting June 1. The Maldive Islands are now open without testing or quarantine to anyone fully vaccinated. More than 8,000 passenger aircraft remain in storage. Hotel occupancy falls to mid-March levels. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for April 10-April 16

Read all about it! More than 560,000 565,000 Americans have died from the virus and more than 21% of the nation has been fully vaccinated. But new-case numbers are rising quickly. U.S. flying slows from the Easter rush. Several South American and Asian countries tighten Covid restrictions. Malta will pay tourists--in cash, not falcons--to visit this summer. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for April 3-April 9

Read all about it! More than 553,000 555,000 560,000 Americans have died from the virus and more than 155 160 165 170 175 million vaccine doses have been administered. New cases and deaths spike up despite increased vaccinations. April is off to a (literal) flying start and airline traffic is the busiest since mid-March of 2020. The CDC bungled messaging aimed at vaccinated travelers. Europe flying is still just 40% of normal. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for March 27-April 2

Read all about it! The CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can fly and travel again. More than 547,000 550,000 553,000 Americans have died from the virus. More than 135 140 145 150 154 million vaccine doses have been administered. U.S. flying roars back and was 52.5% of 2019 volume. American Airlines says bookings are 90% of 2019 levels and United says domestic leisure demand has almost returned to normal. European nations continue to lock down, however. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for March 20-26

Read all about it! More than 540,000 545,000 547,000 Americans have died from Coronavirus while 30 million people have been infected. More than 115 120 125 130 133 million vaccine doses have been administered. U.S. flying briefly hits nearly 70% of 2019 volume, but some travelers (and pilots) behave badly. Europe continues to lock down, but Germany reverses its draconian Easter shutdown. The U.S.-Canada land border remains closed another month. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for March 13-19

Read all about it! More than 532,000 535,000 540,000 Americans have died from the virus. More than 100 105 115 million doses of vaccine have been administered. Travel is roaring back in the United States as flying and hotel occupancy both hit post-pandemic highs. Starved for vaccines--and worried about the AstraZeneca version--Europe is doing less well. Italy, the first Western epicenter of the Coronavirus, locks down again. A late winter storm buries Denver International. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for March 6-12

Read all about it! More than 522,000 525,000 530,000 532,000 Americans have died from the virus. It's been a year since the outbreak was officially declared a pandemic. States continue to reopen business and dining venues, but many European countries move back to lockdown. March flying in the United States ticks up. The CDC says fully vaccinated people can mingle more freely--but shouldn't travel. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for February 27-March 5

Read all about it! More than 510,000 515,000 520,000 522,000 Americans have died from Coronavirus. Europe is locking down again but U.S. states rush to shed their mask mandates and other restrictions. February flying traffic roars to a close and early March looks good by comparison. Texas' weather woes led to a surge in hotel occupancy. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for February 20-26

Read all about it! More than 495,000 500,000 505,000 510,000 Americans have died from Coronavirus and new-case numbers are edging up again. Travel-industry numbers for 2020 were brutal and the first quarter looks even weaker. Italy marks a year after it became the Western epicenter of the disease. Boeing 777s powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines grounded worldwide after Denver incident. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for February 13-19

Read all about it! More than 476,000 480,000 485,000 490,000 495,000 Americans have died, but the new-case number is slowly falling. There was a Valentine's Day/President's Day boomlet in flying. The government backs off plans to demand negative tests for domestic flights. Nasty winter storms snarl flying nationwide and basically ground Texas. Travel industry financial numbers remain startlingly bad. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for February 5-12

Read all about it! More than 452,000 455,000 460,000 465,000 465,000 475,000 Americans have died. The TSA sets fines for violating federal transportation mask mandates, but the states are again fighting over masking rules. Travel is in its February funk as the economic recovery stalls. There's little hope for an immediate rebound, either. Global hotel occupancy rates are atrocious. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for Jan. 30-Feb. 4

Read all about it! More than 435,000 440,000 445,000 450,000 452,000 Americans have died as we pass 26 million cases. California, South Carolina and Arizona are the riskiest states for Coronavirus transmission. Canada cracks down on snowbird flights and slaps testing requirements on all arrivals. The CDC codifies President Biden's executive order on masks for travel. Portugal, the epicenter of the current outbreak, closes the country's borders for two weeks. A winter storm in the Northeast disrupts the skeletal air system. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for January 23-29

Read all about it! More than 412,000 415,000 420,000 425,000 430,000 433,000 Americans have died as we pass the 25-million case mark. U.S. travel slumps as the traditional January downturn depresses flying. Israel again shuts down flights. Sweden and Finland bar their Nordic neighbors and European nations close their borders to many visitors. Airline fourth-quarter "earnings" are awful. Bricks-and-mortar retailers close shops by the hundreds. And more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for January 16-22

Read all about it! Global Coronavirus deaths pass the 2-million mark and near the 100-million case plateau. More than 390,000 395,000 400,000 405,000 410,000 412,000 have died in the United States as we near the 25-million case mark. The Biden Administration expects 100,000 additional deaths just in the next month. Flying sags in Europe as nations tighten lockdowns. The United States sees small Martin Luther King Weekend surge, then the January malaise. And much more. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for January 9-15

Read all about it! Coronavirus cases globally surge and more than 367,000 370,000 375,000 380,000 385,000 390,000 have died in the United States. Flying is plunging after the New Year's rush. Airlines ban rowdy travelers flying back from last week's Capitol riots. Washington and the area's airports lock down ahead of next week's Inauguration. Travel numbers from 2020 continue to show the depth of the industry's crisis while current lockdowns force carriers to cut capacity again. Click here for the week's updates.

Daily Coronavirus Updates for January 1-8

The new year starts with more of the same: Coronavirus cases in the United States near 21 million and more than 345,000 350,000 355,000 360,000 365,000 367,000 have died. Canada and England make it even tougher to enter the country as other nations tighten Coronavirus restrictions. More travel shuts down. U.S. flying zigzags after a "huge" Christmas and New Year rush. Click here for the week's updates.

2020 Daily Coronavirus Updates

We began day-by-day tracking of the Coronavirus' effect on travel in late January last year. You can see everything we posted in bullet-point form, grouped into weekly segments, by clicking 2020's archives.