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The government of South Korea asked its population to remain in doors over the weekend of 29 February - 01 March so as to reduce the likelihood of community transmission of the COVID-19 virus. According to the Johns Hopkins CSSE monitor of the Global Cases, South Korea has reported 4212 …
March, 2020
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1 March
Norovirus strikes Caribbean Princess, again
For the second consecutive cruise, the Caribbean Princess curtails their itinerary and sails for port early as passenger and crew are afflicted with Norovirus. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Vessel Safety Program has two reports present for 2020 and both of them are for the Caribbean Princess and the …
February, 2020
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25 February
COVID-19 Update for Travelers to and from the United States
The Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) continues its spread from China to other nations. It has reached pandemic proportions at this time, with cases being confirmed across the northern hemisphere. The risk to travelers exists, and prudence dictates that keeping atop of available information on COVID-19 is an excellent first step. …
October, 2019
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9 October
Securely Travel Alert - 09 October 2019
SUMMARY: United States - California power outages United States - STD’s on the rise Hong Kong - China - Cross-border MTR suspended Today’s travel brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts. 1 - United States - California power outages The Pacific Gas and Electric company has announced the …
May, 2019
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6 May
Securely Travel Alert - Measles
Traveling? Don’t travel if you have measles symptoms or have not been vaccinated. Does it matter if you are traveling domestic or international? No, this current outbreak of measles is global. United States cases of Measels Between January and April 2019, over 700 cases of measles have been diagnosed in …
October, 2018
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5 October
Florida - Health Hazard - Red Tide Affecting Both Coasts
Florida health officials are advising residents and travelers to avoid contact with the hazardous algal bloom, also known as Red Tide, which has now appeared on both of Florida’s coasts. The Red Tide was originally showed itself along Florida’s Gulf Coast, and affected 100s of miles of beach front, littering …
June, 2018
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4 June
What’s swimming in your hotel’s pool? The CDC knows.
Other than your 10-year old, do you know what’s swimming in that hotel’s swimming pool? The CDC knows. A bevvy of disease-causing microorganisms. According to the CDC there may be millions of organisms joining you and your family for that dip in the hotel pool, hot tub/spa or water park venue. The …
