This past year, more than 40% of adults in the United States reported experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, compared with 11% in pre-pandemic times. According to On Call’s Medical Director, Dr. Nathan, “Managing one’s mental health — whether they have a history of mental illness or not – has become increasingly important in the world we live in… Read more »
On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity for us to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re… Read more »
Interested in learning more about what the omicron variant means for travelers? On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan is here to help by answering some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received to date on this topic, as well as some actionable advice for those with upcoming travel plans. When making travel… Read more »
As we continue to embark on this new year ahead, is your institution prepared to support its travelers? To give you a hand, here are some tips and considerations for effectively preparing students, faculty, and staff for our new world of travel: Pre-Trip Planning Pre-trip planning is a must – an informed traveler is a… Read more »
At this time last year, global travel was still severely disrupted due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, with many travelers putting their plans on hold until the vaccine became more widely available to the general public. Now, fast forward to today. Even as new variants like omicron have entered the picture, travel… Read more »
After global travel was severely disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, travelers are looking to 2022 as the year to create lasting memories and enjoy unforgettable experiences abroad. Although the Omicron variant caused significant travel disruptions throughout the month of December 2021, the outlook for international travel remains optimistic. There are several… Read more »
Happy New Year! As we continue to launch into 2022, do you feel well-equipped to navigate our new world of travel? We can help! On Call’s quarterly newsletter keeps pulse on the complex and ever-changing world of international travel, risk management, and duty of care so you don’t have to. Each quarter, subscribers of our… Read more »
AMERICAS Chile to Choose Between Polarizing Candidates in Upcoming Presidential Elections Chile is electing a new President this month. After initial elections on 21 November did not result in a single candidate receiving a majority, Jose Antonio Kast (~28%) and Gabriel Boric (~26%) will compete in a final runoff election on Sunday, 19 December. Both… Read more »
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, COVID-19 testing is still an integral part of the travel planning process, and according to On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Siegart, this is not something he anticipates going away anytime soon. “While COVID-19 regulations around the world continue to be in a constant state of flux,… Read more »
As vaccine availability increases and more countries roll their welcome mats out to fully vaccinated travelers, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Siegart, continues to share his insights in response to your most frequently-asked questions on COVID-19 vaccines and travel. Can those who have been fully vaccinated still spread the virus while traveling? Dr…. Read more »