The first known case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, in December of 2019. With breathtaking speed, it spread around the world, resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. As of late October 2022, there had been more than 600,000,000 cases and close to 6,600,000 deaths worldwide. As the world approaches the third anniversary of …
Hong Kong/Singapore Travel Bubble Put on Hold
COVID-19: The Hong Kong Singapore Travel Bubble scheduled to go into effect on 26 May 2021 has been put on hold for the second time because of a sharp increase in the number of untraceable COVID-19 case in the Lion CIty. Air Travel Bubble With a decline in the number of local COVID-19 transmissions in …
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Thailand Reopens Six Provinces to Foreign Tourists
Thailand reopens six provinces. In fact, it is a three-step programme, and it targets travelers that have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Included are popular destinations such as Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and Phuket, COVID-19: Thailand has revealed a three-stage roadmap to reopen six of the country's provinces. And these six provinces are home …
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Canadian Family Survives Quarantine!
COVID-19 Moving a family of four to another country is never easy. But despite numerous delays, a long flight, and a lengthy layover, a Canadian family survives quarantine thanks to determination, flexibility, and a can-do attitude. And don't forget to advocate for yourself! The Back Story Peter Davison is Chief Coffee Drinker at Canada-based PJD …
Adding Structure Makes Quarantine Bearable
COVID-19 A expatriate quarantine survivor says adding “structure” makes quarantine more bearable. Get properly dressed, do some work, exercise, spend “virtual” time with friends and family, and read or watch TV. "To put it in a nutshell: plan your day!" The Back Story Anette is an expatriate who has been living in Singapore for 6 …
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Singapore Hotel Offers Safe Environment for Business Meetings
COVID-19: A hotel targeted at international business travelers has opened at Changi Airport. This Singapore hotel offers safe environment to conduct business meetings in a contained space. While guests can stay at the hotel for up to 14 days, they cannot leave the "bubble". Hotel News Connect@Changi is a newly opened business hotel that allows …
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Australian Quarantine Survivor: Louise J. Tagliante
COVID-19: An Australian quarantine survivor advises bringing the right amounts of medicines and the right equipment for your work. Also, she suggests adding important documents to dropbox, packing one business outfit for Zoom calls, and bringing your own coffee and coffee maker. The Back Story Louise J. Tagliante has been a Permanent Resident (PR) of …
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Hong Kong Relaxes Social Distancing!
COVID-19: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens on February 19 as the government relaxes social-distancing rules amid declining new COVID-19 infections. Beauty and massage parlours, sports venues, fitness centres, and cinemas will also be allowed to reopen. Social Distancing Measures Strict social-distancing measures were implemented on 26 November 2020 as Hong Kong was hit with a fourth …
Khao Lak Resort Pullman
Khao Lak Resort Pullman is a five-star resort with 253 rooms and villas, 4 food and beverage outlets, a meandering swimming pool, a spa, 5G in indoor areas, and high-speed Wi-Fi that extends to the poolside and the beach! Hotel News Pullman Khao Lak Resort is a newly opened beachfront hotel in southern Thailand. Because …
Hong Kong Quarantine Survivor: Karen Lawler
COVID-19: Amid changing Government regulations, an American expatriate's well-laid plans are disrupted not once, but twice, as two confirmed reservations are nixed at the last minute, leaving her to scramble to find appropriate accommodation to spend 21 days in solitude. The Back Story Karen Lawler, an American expatriate living in Hong Kong, is a Hong …
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