{"id":21819,"date":"2020-12-03T17:17:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T01:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=21819"},"modified":"2020-12-12T10:09:12","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T18:09:12","slug":"uk-first-to-approve-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/uk-first-to-approve-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"UK First to Approve Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Curated by Ed Boitano<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

As U.S. Races Toward COVID-19 Vaccine, Britain Takes the Lead<\/h3>\n

By\u00a0Daniel Trotta<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Covid-19<\/p>\n

(Reuters) \u2014\u00a0Britain leapt ahead of the United States in approving Pfizer\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, intensifying scrutiny on U.S. regulators as they consider whether to grant emergency use in the country that leads the world in coronavirus infections.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Second Passport Demand Surges by 50% Amid Covid-19 Restrictions<\/h3>\n

Courtesy\u00a0ge****<\/span>@*****************<\/span>co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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National lockdowns, closed borders and travel restrictions have helped drive up enquiries for second passports, citizenships and overseas residencies by more than 50% year-on-year, reveals one of the world\u2019s largest independent financial advisory firms.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Celebrate the Holidays Together, Virtually<\/h3>\n

This year, gathering in person might not be possible for a variety of reasons. Read on for how to keep the holiday spirit going even if you\u2019re apart.<\/p>\n

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Everyone has their own vision of what makes a perfect holiday, but there\u2019s one thread that unites us all: coming together to celebrate with loved ones.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Random Acts of Canine Kindness<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Cedric the Dog takes a well-deserved break after an ill-fated attempt to shut down a white supremacist Wolverine Watchmen\u00a0 rally in Michigan.
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You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 Harry S. Truman<\/p>\nMORE Dog Quotations<\/a><\/span>\n

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The Loneliness One dare not sound<\/h3>\n

Emily Dickinson<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Loneliness One dare not sound\u2014
\nAnd would as soon surmise
\nAs in its Grave go plumbing
\nTo ascertain the size\u2014
\nThe Loneliness whose worst alarm
\nIs lest itself should see\u2014
\nAnd perish from before itself
\nFor just a scrutiny\u2014
\nThe Horror not to be surveyed
\nBut skirted in the Dark\u2014
\nWith Consciousness suspended\u2014
\nAnd Being under Lock\u2014
\nI fear me this\u2014is Loneliness\u2014
\nThe Maker of the soul
\nIts Caverns and its Corridors
\nIlluminate\u2014or seal\u2014<\/p>\n

Send Deb your favorite travel poems<\/a><\/span>\n

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The UN World Food Program wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize<\/h3>\n

Alex Ward<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Nobel<\/p>\n

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to the UN World Food Program<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(WFP), the world\u2019s largest humanitarian organization focused on providing sustenance to the hungry, for feeding the most vulnerable in times of conflict, and as nations \u2014 including the United States \u2014 mostly look after themselves.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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JetBlue Passengers Will Be Able to Take an At-Home COVID-19 Test<\/h3>\n

No nasal swab required<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Written by Stefanie Waldek<\/a>, Courtesy of JetBlue<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

With COVID-19 testing restrictions impeding both domestic and international travel, JetBlue is providing its passengers an option that might help them travel more freely. The airline has announced a partnership with Vault Health to provide its passengers with easy access to an at-home COVID-19 test that could be used to enter specific destinations with coronavirus testing policies in place.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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10 Domestic Tours for 2021!<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Austin Adventures<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Here is a countdown of our top 10 domestic tours for 2021!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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10. North Carolina \u2013 The High Country<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/b>No need to fly to Europe to experience European history and culture. North Carolina is abundant in early American history interwoven with French, British, and Spanish notes. While you may feel the remnants of the past in its beauty, you\u2019re sure to be reminded of its American present as you watch a bald eagle soar above the Catawba River winding through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Adventure travel through the landscape on foot, kayak, or zipline and then refuel yourself with the American tradition of Carolina BBQ!<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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National Anthems With Surprising Origins<\/h3>\n

More than any other song, a national anthem needs to hit all the right notes. While the melodies may range from triumphant marches to traditional hymns, the lyrics should be uplifting, with words that convey patriotism and pride. Most citizens can sing along to their country\u2019s national anthem at parades and sporting events, but the story behind each song is often lesser-known. From nationwide contests to government petitions, the origins of these five national anthems probably aren\u2019t what you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n

\u201cNegaraku\u201d (Malaysia)<\/h5>\n

\"Kuala<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Disinformation<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

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Courtesy Elizabeth Stoycheff<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Even the most well-intentioned news consumers can find today\u2019s avalanche of political information difficult to navigate. With so much news available, many people consume media in an automatic, unconscious state \u2013 similar to knowing you drove home but not being able to recall the trip.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Coronavirus and COVID-19<\/h3>\n

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How can we be more direct in battling this national crisis? America is facing an unprecedented medical crisis. Throughout this challenging time, your health and safety remain our top priority. Protect yourself and your loved ones with the help of this important information on COVID-19. Together, we can keep our communities healthy and strong.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Corona Virus Travel Updates \u2013 Live Blog<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Big 7 Travel Team<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Coronavirus\"<\/p>\n

As the coronavirus situation\u00a0is ongoing, we will be updating this live blog with current travel advice, quarantines, flight cancellations and travel industry\u00a0news. Check back daily for new updates and send any coronavirus travel news tips to\u00a0sa***<\/span>@***********<\/span>ia.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\nLIVE BLOG<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Take Your Own Passport Photo<\/h3>\n

Courtesy, Caroline Morse Teel, SmarterTravel<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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After paying $15 to have an awkward photoshoot in the aisle of a CVS, only to have my passport photos rejected twice (once for being too dark and once for being too bright), I decided there had to be a better way to take your own passport photo. Turns out, snapping your own passport photo is easier, cheaper, and much more convenient than going to a \u201cprofessional\u201d (a.k.a., the cashier at your local drugstore). Here\u2019s a few tips:<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Working Remotely? This Webinar is for You<\/h3>\n

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Whether you work remotely 100% of the time or find yourself navigating this situation for the very first time, working at a physical distance can pose a unique set of challenges. Slack is here to help. This 30-minute webinar will provide tips and tactics within Slack that you can put into action right away.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Redesign Government Work for the Future<\/h3>\n

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In this article, Deloitte explores the opportunity for government orgs to intentionally redesign work to both accommodate the role of technology and machines, and to design for new needs and activities, including those resulting from broader economic, workforce, and societal shifts.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Stay Safe While Traveling<\/h3>\n
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PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG ARAGON<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With travel set to resume as coronavirus restrictions ease, travelers should inform themselves about the cleaning procedures at hotels and Airbnb properties before choosing the best option for them. Ask about cleaning protocols, be on the lookout for red flags such as accumulations of dirt and grime, and inspect surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen, recommends Brian Sansoni of the American Cleaning Institute.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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\"Traveling<\/p>\n

Being on the ground in over 180 countries means you get the full story.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Travel Stars Shine Brightest<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Business Traveler<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The 2020 Best in Business Travel Awards highlight resilience, innovation and staying power<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Business<\/p>\n

The Best in Business Travel Awards are celebrating 32 years of honoring the star performers in the industry, making it one of the longest-running readers\u2019 choice awards in travel. In years past, these awards have generally been a reflection of steady, incremental improvements that the industry\u2019s leaders have developed \u2013 innovative products, added routes, new thinking in service levels and technology, all the steps that travel providers take to make life on the road easier for you, the readers of Business Traveler.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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PHOTO BY DEB ROSKAMP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

COVID-19 Has Been Smoldering in Rural America for Months. How Did We Miss It?<\/h3>\n

A dangerous combination of limited resources, stigma, and politics made the coronavirus difficult to track in rural areas, allowing its spread to go largely unnoticed all summer.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Covid-19 Direct Relief<\/h3>\n

And remember Covid-19 Direct Relief, who addresses the courage of health workers on the front lines, honoring them with meaningful support, and the people most at risk in this pandemic are cared for \u2014 regardless of politics, religion, or ability to pay.<\/p>\nDONATE to DIRECT RELIEF<\/a><\/span>\n

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Global Rescue\u2019s COVID-19 Intelligence Blog Series Wins 2020 Magellan Award<\/h3>\n
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\"Travel<\/p>\n

Lebanon, NH \u2013 November 16, 2020 \u2013 <\/strong>Travel Weekly, the most influential B&B travel industry news resource, awarded Global Rescue, the world\u2019s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services, the 2020 Magellan Award for its COVID-19 Intelligence blog series.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2020 Magellan Awards received entries from top travel organizations and professionals worldwide and the quality of the work was outstanding. Being selected a Magellan Award Winner is a tremendous achievement and proves you represent a high standard of excellence within the travel industry,\u201d said Kara Cleary, manager of Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. The annual Travel Weekly Magellan Award is the premier award for the travel industry, honoring the best in travel and saluting the outstanding travel professionals behind it all.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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A Supercomputer Analyzed Covid-19<\/h3>\n

Interestingly, Jacobson\u2019s team also suggests\u00a0vitamin D<\/a>\u00a0as a potentially useful Covid-19 drug. The vitamin is involved in the RAS system and could prove helpful by reducing levels of another compound, known as REN. Again, this could stop potentially deadly bradykinin storms from forming. The researchers note that vitamin D has already\u00a0been shown to help those with Covid-19<\/a>. The vitamin is readily available over the counter, and\u00a0around 20% of the population is deficient<\/a>. If indeed the vitamin proves effective at reducing the severity of bradykinin storms, it could be an easy, relatively safe way to reduce the severity of the virus.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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International Travel May Not Resume Until WHEN?!<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Blake Snow<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Shortly after coronavirus restrictions closed international borders last spring, I asked a dozen travel experts on when those borders might reopen. The immediate answer was discouraging: sometime in 2021 at the earliest. Many of those same experts accurately predicted, however, that domestic borders would reopen this summer and fall, which is exactly what happened.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Costa Rica Reopens to All US Residents November 1<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Laurie Baratti<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Quepos,
Quepos, Costa Rica.<\/span> PHOTO VIA FLICKR\/KANSASPHOTO.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

U.S. tour operator Costa Rica Dream Adventures (CRDA) excitedly shared the news that Costa Rica\u00a0 will welcome residents from anywhere in the United States beginning on\u00a0November 1. Previously, only residents of certain,\u00a0approved U.S. states were permitted entry into the Central American country.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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US Travelers Not Included In Japan’s First Wave of International Tourism Reopening<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Donald Wood<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Iya-no-Kazura
The Iya-no-Kazura Bashi bridge is made of vines.<\/span> PHOTO VIA ALEX TEMBLADOR.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Japanese<\/a>\u00a0officials announced a new plan to reopen to international travelers from China and 11 other countries next month, but United States citizens will not be permitted to enter.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Together in Spirit \u2013 The Best Friends Animal Society<\/b><\/h3>\n

At the core of Best Friends Animal Society’s work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in America’s shelters.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) set to open October 31.<\/h3>\n

German capital will finally have a large, unified and modern airport.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Germany\u2019s third largest airport, Berlin Brandenburg \u201cWilly Brandt\u201d airport BER, is scheduled to open on 31 October 2020. IATA code for the entire airport location will change to BER with the start of the 2020\/2021 winter schedule. Sch\u04e7nefeld SXF becomes BER.<\/p>\n

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BER waiting area at check-in.<\/span> \u00a9AIRPORT BERLIN BRANDENBURG GMBH \/ G\u00dcNTER WICKER<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n
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New Booking.com Data Shows How Americans Traveled This Summer<\/h3>\n

Spoiler: We stayed a lot closer to home<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Written by\u00a0Patrice J. Williams<\/a>, Booking.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"summer<\/p>\n

Summer tends to be a heavy travel season for most, but not surprisingly, 2020 was a big exception. New\u00a0data from Booking.com<\/a>\u00a0reveals exactly how the global pandemic affected Americans’ travel plans.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Meet the 18-Year-Old Championing Indigenous Rights in Alaska<\/h3>\n

By Maia Wikler, YES! Magazine<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Quannah Chasinghorse is continuing the legacy of Gwich\u2019in women working to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Quannah
Quannah Chasinghorse.<\/span> PHOTO: KERI OBERLY VIA TEEN VOGUE.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Did someone lose their dog?” Quannah Chasinghorse jokes, pointing at a large moose in her neighbor\u2019s snow-covered yard. At -40 degrees Fahrenheit, it is a typical winter\u2019s day in Fairbanks, Alaska. Chasinghorse, an 18-year-old Han Gwich\u2019in and Oglala Lakota youth, is curled up on the couch, wearing a shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Protect the Arctic, Defend the Sacred.”<\/p>\n

It is a rare moment of rest for Chasinghorse. In the past year, she has traveled coast to coast, advocating to protect her homelands from the desecration of oil drilling, with her mother, Jody Potts, who is Han Gwich\u2019in and a tribal member of the Native Village of Eagle. Her mother also serves as the regional director for Native Movement and is a board member with the Alaska Wilderness League. This mother-daughter duo represents the decadeslong fight to protect their state\u2019s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Postal Service Workforce, Flattened by the Pandemic, Quietly Resists DeJoy’s Changes<\/h3>\n

By Antonia Noori Farzan, Jennifer Hassan, Brittany Shammas, Miriam Berger, Lateshia Beachum and Kim Bellware, The Washington Post<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This autumn, as controversial new procedures at the U.S. Postal Service snarled the nation\u2019s mail delivery and stirred fears of how the agency would handle the election, rank-and-file workers quietly began to resist.<\/p>\n

Mechanics in New York drew out the dismantling and removal of mail-sorting machines until their supervisor gave up on the order. In Michigan, a group of letter carriers did an end run around a supervisor\u2019s directive to leave election mail behind, starting their routes late to sift through it. In Ohio, postal clerks culled prescriptions and benefit checks from bins of stalled mail to make sure they were delivered, while some carriers ran late items out on their own time. In Pennsylvania, some postal workers looked for any excuse \u2014 a missed turn, heavy traffic, a rowdy dog \u2014 to buy enough time to finish their daily rounds.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Take These Steps If You’re Renting a Vacation Home During the Pandemic<\/h3>\n

Courtesy of Consumer Reports<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Traveling this fall has risks. Here’s how to vacation responsibly and minimize your exposure to the coronavirus. Summer is almost upon us. But while the heat and humidity will be familiar, \u201cthis is going to be a very different type of summer,\u201d says Amira Roess, Ph.D., M.P.H., a professor of global health and epidemiology at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. The country may be reopening, but the risk of COVID-19 remains. Until a vaccine is developed, this is a reality Americans will \u201chave to contend with every time they step outside,\u201d says Amesh Adalja, M.D., an infectious disease physician and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

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JetBlue CEO Anticipates Improvements to Make Travel Safer<\/h3>\n

In an interview with CNBC, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said widespread testing will be essential to make passengers feel secure and allow air travel to recover from the coronavirus crisis. “We’ve got to make sure that they’re safe from a health standpoint,” he said, predicting that the epidemic will result in permanent changes in cleaning and screening procedures that will make aircraft and airports safer.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Exploring Japan’s Wellbeing Traditions to Inspire Post-Lockdown Restorative Travel<\/h3>\n
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Beppu Onsen has several hot springs varying in color and clarity for different ailments (\u00a9 JNTO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Recreate Japan’s onsens, find mindfulness through zen meditation and shakyo, and practice the technique of kintsugi from home<\/em><\/p>\n

For would-be travelers dreaming of an escape to Japan post-lockdown, there are a variety of fun, interactive ways to recreate some of the country’s ancient wellbeing and mindfulness practices from afar. The below methods and products highlight how some of Japan’s oldest traditions, from onsens<\/em>\u00a0to the art of kintsugi,\u00a0<\/em>will help to inspire travelers to start planning their next restorative journey to Japan.<\/p>\n

One of Japan\u2019s most iconic wellness attractions, the\u00a0onsen<\/em>\u00a0(or hot spring), is naturally enriched with vitamins and minerals from subterranean volcanic activity beneath the archipelago. There are a variety of products travelers can buy to enhance their own Japanese-style bath at home; the Japanese brand Kracie has created a variety of bath salts, allowing people to bring the magic of the\u00a0onsen<\/em>\u00a0into their homes.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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5 Ways to Support Small Businesses from Home During the Pandemic<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Caroline Morse Teel, SmarterTravel<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Small businesses are really hurting during this time of isolation. Here are five simple and safe ways you can help support them so that they\u2019ll still be there for you when the pandemic is over. (And remember \u2014 the best way you can help small business is by staying home, so that we can end this isolation period faster.)<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>

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