Even with efforts in place to contain the virus, COVID-19 has killed more than 661,000 people around the world.
American's layoff notices went to 2,500 pilots, 9,500 flight attendants, 3,200 maintenance staff and 1,000 reservations agents.
The US president has threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that refuse to reopen.
Barbados offers 12-month visitor visa to working travel bugs looking to level up their work from home environment