Data Tools & Articles to keep watch on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation

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Information Sources

Data about the spread of the Coronavirus, from reputable sources

Global
By the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)

Maldives
COVID-19 Local Updates - Ministry of Health - Maldives
Analytics, Information and safety
Avas.mv - Maldives news leader

Singapore
A collection of useful data visualisation regarding the COVID-19 virus outbreak in Singapore.
An interactive timeline chart for Singapore COVID-19 Cases

Articles

From various online magazines especially about the hospitality industry about the impact of the Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an economic recession following a reduction in economic activities with many practicing social distance and authorities all over the world imposing travel restrictions. Authorities are taking necessary measures to ensure the sustainability of business during this...
With the declaration of a state of public health emergency, the government has ordered to temporarily shut down cafes and restaurants, until further notice. With the uncertainty of the situation returning to normal, many cafes and restaurant owners are concerned about the sustainability of their...
PATA’s April 2 launch of its Crisis Resource Center and Tourism Recovery Monitor marks its inclusive strategy to “protect tourism” by extending help to all tourism planners and decision makers and not just its members.
The coronavirus pandemic adding on to the global economic woes has impeded travel, severely impacting consumer spending for 2020, and posing critical risks to travel agencies given that financial performance is tied to the direct spending of consumers, according to GlobalData.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel and hospitality sectors to a halt. The calls to enact social distancing measures mean no more travelling or meeting friends at pubs or restaurants. The consequences are devastating for airlines, hotels, events, restaurants etc.
As we navigate unprecedented times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has put travel on pause. While everyone is social distancing, people continue to stay connected online through social media, FaceTime, video conferencing, and email.
The coronavirus crisis poses an existential threat to global tourism that is larger than anything we in the industry have experienced in our lifetimes. Getting through it requires an industry-wide effort to work together.
Getting through the coronavirus crisis requires an industry-wide effort to work together, but with the most important trade events canceled or postponed, and ever-increasing travel restrictions and flight suspensions, how do we stay connected? The solutions are digital.
Numerous factors, including the willingness and ability of governments to prop up suffering carriers, will determine which airlines last through the downturn as well as which ones reach the other side of the crisis in the best shape to rebound.
Coronavirus travel fears have temporarily shuttered many hotels around the world. But when those doors reopen, the trend of rampant hotel brand expansion seen in recent years may take on a different look.

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