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travel2 years ago

Gatwick Airport Implements Daily Flight Limit Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

London's Gatwick Airport has imposed a daily flight limit of 800 departures and arrivals until Sunday due to an outbreak of COVID-19 among air traffic control staff. Around 30% of the division's employees are off sick, causing disruptions. The airport aims to prevent last-minute cancellations and delays while National Air Traffic Services (NATS) returns to normal operations. The largest number of cancellations will occur on Friday, affecting 33 departures. NATS apologized for the inconvenience but cited various medical reasons for their inability to manage normal flows.

via MarketWatch|
#air-traffic-control#covid-19-outbreak#disruptions
sports2 years ago

COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Reds' Brandon Williamson, Forcing Him to Miss Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the fourth Reds pitcher to do so this week. As a result, he will miss his scheduled start on Sunday, further jeopardizing the team's chances of making it to the postseason. Manager David Bell confirmed that a couple of support staff members have also tested positive, and the team has reinstated some COVID-19 protocols. The Reds are currently just one game back from a National League wild-card spot and are taking precautions to prevent further spread within the team.

via ESPN|
#brandon-williamson#cincinnati-reds#covid-19-outbreak
education2 years ago

Navigating the COVID-19 Storm: Back-to-School Precautions and Family Concerns

A COVID-19 outbreak at Kadima Day School in Los Angeles has led to mandatory masking and testing for students. The school administration's decision has sparked concern among parents, with some threatening to keep their children at home in protest. The school, designated as the outbreak site, has implemented non-negotiable measures to prevent further spread. Parents have raised questions about the necessity of such stringent measures for asymptomatic children, highlighting the ongoing tensions between public health recommendations and individual liberties. The school did not provide an immediate response to requests for comment.

via Ynetnews|
#covid-19-outbreak#education#kadima-day-school
technology2 years ago

COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Solar Car Challenge, but Greenville High School Emerges as Winners

The Solar Car Challenge, a cross-country race for high school engineering teams with solar-powered cars, was cut short due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The race, which started on July 16, was supposed to last a week but ended after three days when more than half of the racing staff and several students tested positive for the virus. Despite the disappointment, the students gained valuable skills and lessons from the experience. The Polytechnic High team from Pasadena finished second in their division, while Palmdale High finished fourth. The race's focus on sustainability and clean energy aims to inspire students to pursue science and engineering careers.

via OCRegister|
#clean-energy#covid-19-outbreak#engineering