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MSC Delays Restart of MSC Magnifica Until September 26
MSC Cruises has delayed the restart of cruises by MSC Magnifica in Europe, citing decreasing consumer demand created by new government requirements impacting Italian customers. The ship’s departures from August…
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Global polio eradication initiative applauds WHO African region for wild polio-free certification
Today, the Africa Regional Certification Commission certified the WHO African Region as wild polio-free after four years without a case. With this historic milestone, five of the six WHO regions…
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Updated Buruli ulcer recording and reporting forms are now available
Accurate, standardized recording and reporting of data are essential for disease control activities. Surveillance is the continued collection, collation and analysis of data and the timely dissemination of information to…
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Direct tourism impacts on imports, exports, and current account balances
Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures may be putting a crimp on summer vacation plans. However, the precipitous drop in tourism will have an outsized impact on countries that…
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Genting Hong Kong Takes Steps to Preserve Liquidity, Add Financing
Genting Hong Kong Limited’s stock tumbled in value this week after it filed a financial document with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on August 19, explaining that it’s temporarily suspending…
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Two Storms Could Hit U.S. at Same Time Next Week
Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), said 2020 could have an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season. Now, according to The Weather Channel, two tropical storms could…
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Victory Cruise Lines Adds Risk-Free Booking Policy and Promotion
Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, has introduced a new “Risk-Free Booking Policy“ and “Come Home to America in 2021” promotion. Guests who book their 2021 voyages…
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MSC Cruises and Fincantieri “Float Out” the New MSC Seashore
On Thursday, MSC Cruises celebrated the “float out” of its new 4,540-passenger MSC Seashore at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The 169,500-ton, mega-ship is the company’s longest vessel at 1,112 feet. A float…
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Preventing HIV in high HIV burden settings through voluntary medical male circumcision
Preventing heterosexually acquired HIV and achieving global HIV incidence goals require a combination of interventions. Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is one of these interventions in settings with a high…
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Blue Diamond Resorts Now Offering Free All-In Medical Insurance to Guests
Blue Diamond Resorts has partnered with MAS Servicios to provide guests with free All-In Medical Insurance. Starting September 1, guests who book directly through Blue Diamond Resorts websites or reservation…