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« Last edited by Joel on July 19, 2021, 01:49:19 AM »

Author Topic: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread  (Read 574865 times)

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #140 on: February 25, 2020, 08:20:47 PM »
IINM cancel for any reason isn't available in NY. It is available on some policies in most other states.
It definitely was available a few years ago. I used it.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #141 on: February 25, 2020, 08:24:48 PM »
It definitely was available a few years ago. I used it.

Interesting. Most policies I've looked at didn't make cancel for any reason available in NY.
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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #142 on: February 25, 2020, 08:34:01 PM »
Interesting. Most policies I've looked at didn't make cancel for any reason available in NY.
That's a new thing I think, about a year ago or so depending on the insurance company
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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #143 on: February 25, 2020, 09:08:03 PM »
It definitely was available a few years ago. I used it.
which company?

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #144 on: February 25, 2020, 09:50:16 PM »
Some people might get blocked for other reasons - they’ve traveled to —-- recently and the destination country is no longer allowing visitors that were in ——- in the last 14 days. Or, you simply want to cancel your trip because you don’t think your trip to Venice is such a great idea anymore.
This.

Was wondering what the criteria would be for trip cancelation these days to places in Europe.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #145 on: February 25, 2020, 09:55:20 PM »
This.

Was wondering what the criteria would be for trip cancelation these days to places in Europe.
I think it's generally based on official advisories in the area. Beyond that I guess YMMV depending on how persistent you are.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #146 on: February 26, 2020, 12:37:51 AM »
which company?
Not sure. Maybe Ross Fire or something like that. Squaremouth makes it very easy to find.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #147 on: February 26, 2020, 09:38:14 AM »
This is from a few weeks ago but it's pretty good.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #148 on: February 26, 2020, 01:34:57 PM »
I think it's generally based on official advisories in the area. Beyond that I guess YMMV depending on how persistent you are.
What happens if a doctor advises someone not to travel?

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #150 on: February 26, 2020, 02:19:12 PM »
What happens if a doctor advises someone not to travel?
I don't have personal experience with this but I know in general, based on what I have heard from other people, doctor's notes do help.

I'm not talking specific to this virus though. Still, I think YMMV depending on your specific situation and how much patience you have.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #151 on: February 26, 2020, 02:20:47 PM »
Scary but In thread name, Wuhan should be deleted..

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #152 on: February 26, 2020, 02:41:40 PM »
What happens if a doctor advises someone not to travel?

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/deadly-coronavirus-type-disease/

A potential covered situation would be a quarantine imposed by a physician or governmental authority for health reasons. Still, we’ve confirmed with Chase’s Card Benefit Services that this would only apply if you’re actually infected with the virus — not if you’ve been quarantined out of precaution.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #153 on: February 26, 2020, 02:43:36 PM »
I don't have personal experience with this but I know in general, based on what I have heard from other people, doctor's notes do help.

I'm not talking specific to this virus though. Still, I think YMMV depending on your specific situation and how much patience you have.
I would double check with the insurance company, though, as coverage may exclude 'pandemics'.
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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #154 on: February 26, 2020, 03:12:16 PM »
Whoa - https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecedented-move-israelis-advised-to-avoid-all-travel-over-virus-fears/

I'm getting a little worried, I have a flight for Israel on Sunday and debating if I should still go or not.

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #155 on: February 26, 2020, 03:50:11 PM »
Whoa - https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecedented-move-israelis-advised-to-avoid-all-travel-over-virus-fears/

I'm getting a little worried, I have a flight for Israel on Sunday and debating if I should still go or not.
why would this make Israel any less safe than the US?

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #156 on: February 26, 2020, 04:05:05 PM »
why would this make Israel any less safe than the US?
Traveling is less safe, and Israel may close down the border resulting in no flights home.
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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #157 on: February 26, 2020, 04:06:23 PM »
Traveling is less safe, and Israel may close down the border resulting in no flights home.
i cant imaging them keeping people in the country who want to leave
they might not let you come in anymore

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #158 on: February 26, 2020, 04:10:40 PM »
Traveling is less safe, and Israel may close down the border resulting in no flights home.
Holy land is not the worst place to be stuck....

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Re: COVID-19 (Wuhan Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic Master Thread
« Reply #159 on: February 26, 2020, 04:11:59 PM »
Holy land is not the worst place to be stuck....
Tell that to the wife ;D