| Greetings, QuickTake readers! In this edition: U.S. passes 1 million cases, El Salvador prison photos alarm human rights groups, and the antiviral spray that can protect surfaces for 90 days.  A new era of air travel A seismic shift is underway for the future of flying as the world's airlines prepare for post-pandemic travel. With two-thirds of planes grounded and total capacity down by 70% since January, passengers should brace for things to look very different once we start traveling again. How Covid-19 may change air travel: - Fewer flights. A near-halt in passenger revenue could cause air carriers to fail, leading to less competition, which means airfares could rise and some low-cost, short-hop routes may disappear.
- Fewer fliers. Demand will likely surge as travel bans end, but 40% of recent fliers say they'll wait six months after the virus is contained to fly again. Some expect high-speed rail travel to accelerate instead.
- Passenger tests. Just like post-9/11, fliers could be subject to tighter airport security, such as rapid blood tests and temperature checks. JetBlue will require passengers to cover their faces starting May 4.
- Cabins. Expect more no-frills economy seating with a la carte fees for checked bags, legroom and meals. Layouts could change, too. EasyJet plans to keep middle seats empty, at least initially.
$ignificant figures 1 million. Coronavirus infections in the U.S. on Tuesday passed that mark, more than any other country, and deaths topped the 58,220 lives lost in the Vietnam War. 70. The number of people killed in El Salvador's recent flare-up of gang violence, prompting a government crackdown on jailed members who were stripped virtually naked and crammed together. 250,000. That many guest workers seeking a green card in the U.S., including 200,000 on H-1B visas, could lose legal status in June, triggering "a catastrophe at a human and economic level." Highly quotable "An epidemic that co-exists with humans." Chinese experts say Covid-19 won't be eradicated like SARS since it infects people without causing symptoms and will likely return in waves like the flu. "I don't have the coronavirus." Vice President Mike Pence disregarded a Mayo Clinic policy requiring face masks during a tour of the hospital, which tweeted that officials told him of the policy "prior to his arrival." "Preparing for this his entire life." Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden for president, saying "think of what it would mean if we had a real president, not just somebody who plays one on TV." This is not normal Unforeseen crisis. Social distancing is slowing down California's wildfire season preparations as rules to keep workers safe "add an extra layer of complexity" to trimming trees, clearing brush and setting controlled fires.  The future is now Smart soap. Researchers at a Hong Kong university developed an antiviral spray coating that remains effective in killing bacteria and viruses on surfaces for 90 days after it has dried.  What's good "We will not let them die." An animal rights group in Nepal is feeding dogs, monkeys, cows and other street animals that would normally survive on restaurant leftovers and are now at risk of starving in the lockdown.  Now that you're caught up... Tell your friends to sign up to receive our newsletter five days a week. Follow QuickTake on Twitter , YouTube , Instagram and Facebook . BTW: The U.S. Navy's Blue Angel jets and the Air Force's Thunderbird F-16s paid tribute to NYC's frontline workers with a special flyover. See it. Thanks for reading!
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