Host standards

[Rick3277]

The answers I have received so far from Airbnb about hosts' screening of possible COVID 19 guests left me very concerned about mine and my friends future roles with Airbnb. The model of the world seems to be that in the near future, airlines, hotels, shops, restaurants, etc will take the temperature of people entering their establishments and if the people have a fever, they will not be allowed to enter due to the fever being the most common symptom of the COVID 19 virus infection. This is for the health and well being of everyone on the planet and considered a good role model for near future transactions. However, I'm being told by Airbnb that if I do the same thing with my Airbnb guests, that I will be punished with fines and reduction of status. This seems completely unreasonable and punitive and I would like for Airbnb to reconsider their stance on this.

What do other hosts think about this unfair situation ?

[Rick3277]

I agree with you Pilar. Even if I were able to distance myself safely from my guests that goes against many of the reasons I am a host. It is not allowed in Spain yet and of course noone is sure when it will be allowed. Well actually, in Spain you CAN host care givers, health care workers, and a few others but my belief that many people are doing it comes from watching podcasts of Brian Cesky, the CEO, and seeing other websites like AirDNA which claims rentals are off by 50%. I find that hard to imagine but like we've said, "Good luck finding accurate information about this virus"

Unfortunately, like many other hosts, I count on Airbnb money to supplement my income and without it I will be struggling. However, that's better than dying from the virus.