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bellelily, A spokesperson for Emirates was not immediately available for further comment. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Most cases of the new coronavirus in the Middle East have come from travelers who had recently visited Iran. As of Tuesday morning, the coronavirus had infected at least 2,336 people in Iran, while the death toll had risen to 77. Emirates is not the only carrier to ask employees to take time off because of reduced consumer demand due to coronavirus concerns, as competitors in Europe and Asia have reportedly done the same.
bellelily - CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE Stateside, United Airlines is said to be offering 777 and 787 pilots paid leave for the month of April, providing reduced pay instead of no pay. United has also delayed training for a class of 23 new pilots amid the ongoing outbreak.
bellelily, With spring break around the corner, many Americans are wondering if it's safe to go on vacation. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in. The coronavirus outbreak across the globe could lead to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics this summer--after causing the deaths of 12 in Japan. Seiko Hashitomo, Japan’s Olympic minister, said Tuesday that its contract only requires the Games be held at some point during 2020 and the July date is not set. She implied the Games do not have to start on exactly July 24.
bellelily - TOKYO CALLS OFF TEST EVENT; GROWING VIRUS THREATENS OLYMPICS “The IOC has the right to cancel the Games only if they are not held during 2020,” she told the upper house of parliament. “This can be interpreted to mean the games can be postponed as long as they are held during the calendar year.” Asked whether she believed the Games would be held if the coronavirus outbreak worsened, she replied: “We are making the utmost effort so that we don’t have to face that situation.”
bellelily - TOKYO MARATHON FEATURES EMPTY STREETS, SIGNS THAT ASK 'REFRAIN FROM WATCHING' AMID CORONAVIRUS FEARS The Olympics are still expected to start on time, despite Japanese officials shutting down schools, sports competitions and Olympic-related events. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and Tokyo organizers have maintained that the Olympics will go on as scheduled. “The IOC (board) encourages all athletes to continue to prepare (for the Games),” the IOC said, adding it would “continue to follow the advice of WHO.”