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Travel agents take a hit as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

Coronavirus.

Temporary visa holders can apply for travel exemptions on humanitarian or compassionate grounds. Source: Kydpl Kyodo

Booking cancellations mount as the World Health Organisation's declares coronavirus a pandemic.


Virginia Kalong, the owner of a Melbourne-based travel agency says, her company  might need  to scale down its operation if the concern persists.

She advises those who need to travel to consider securing  appropriate travel insurance coverage  to cushion the costly blow of last minute trip cancellations and re-booking fees. 


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