On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared
the outbreak of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, to be a global pandemic. Since
then, the outbreak has evolved rapidly with governments around the world taking
swift action to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Airbnb announces partnership with International Rescue
Committee, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and
International Medical Corps to connect 100,000 healthcare providers, relief
workers, and first responders with clean, convenient places to stay that allow
them to be close to their patients and safely distanced from their own
families.
To help battle the coronavirus, Airbnb informs that they are
working with businesses, nonprofits, and governments in some of the most
impacted countries to ensure that help reaches COVID-19 responders who need
housing support.
Under the companys extenuating circumstances policy to help
protect the community and provide peace of mind, reservations for stays and
Airbnb Experiences made on or before March 14, 2020, with a check-in date
between March 14, 2020 and April 14, 2020, are covered by the policy and may be
canceled before check-in. Guests who cancel will receive a full refund, and
hosts can cancel without charge or impact to their Super-host status.
Furthermore, the opportunity is open for those interested to
help by hosting or donating to provide a safe and convenient place to stay for
COVID-19 responders working with Airbnbs partner organizations. The place can
be offered for free, but if not so, all Airbnb fees will be waivered.
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