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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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27 February
COVID-19 and Italy (defer travel to Northern Italy)
UPDATE 01 March 2020 - The CDC recommends that travelers avoid nonessential travel to Italy at this time, as the CDC assigned their Level-3 Alert warning. The Department of State has issued a Level-3 Warning for all of Italy and a Level-4 - Do Not Travel for Northern Italy. Many …
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26 February
Diamond Princess - 4th death due to COVID-19
According to the NY Post, a fourth passenger from the ill-fated Diamond Princess died while quarantined in Japan following contracting the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) aboard the ship. The four who have died were all in their 80s. To date, approximately 700 of the passengers of the Diamond Princess have been infected …
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16 February
US Citizen evacuation from Diamond Princess (Japan)
In-flight isolation unit UPDATE - 17 February 0500 hours PT - During the flight back to the United States, 14 passengers who had tested positive for Corona Virus (COVID-19) were placed in the isolation unit on board their respect aircraft, separating them from the other passengers. Canada, Australia, Hong Kong …
January, 2020
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22 January
Florida - Falling Iguana Warning
Winter temps have drifted down into the Sunshine State, Florida this week. Temperatures were forecast to fall into the 30-40 degree Fahrenheit range which would push Floridians and Snowbirds alike into their woolies. Jan 22: Don't know about you, but 4 layers plus a scarf was not enough this morning …
December, 2019
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9 December
Uber reveals widespread sexual assaults, including hundreds of rapes
In what many are lauding as a much needed step to be more transparent, Uber released their US Safety Report in which they detail the number of sexual assaults reported over the 2017-2018 time frame. Common sense tells us the numbers are higher, as a great many sexual assaults go …
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5 December
Sexual assault lawsuits filed against Lyft
In the past 90 days, Lyft has seen multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault by its drivers filed against the ride share company. The most recent, filed on 03 December represents 20 victims (see complaint below), which followed a filing in September representing 14 women (see complaint below). The lawsuits accuse …
November, 2019
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18 November
The Hong Kong battle continues - defer travel
Securely Travel recommends that non-essential travel to Hong Kong be deferred at this time, due to ongoing protests, some of which turn violent. This past weekend saw an escalation of violence within Hong Kong between the government and pro-autonomy protesters who have been protesting now for six months. The level …
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16 November
Border location ignorance equals being detained
A British group of seven visiting British Columbia “accidentally” detoured off the main road and ended up in the United States. Shortly after crossing the border stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. The CBP officers arrested them for illegally entering the United States. The family claims they …
