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New Ebola outbreak detected in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo; WHO surge team supporting the response
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced today that a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease is occurring in Wangata health zone, Mbandaka, in Équateur province. The…
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Travel Advisors Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month
“Rediscover the Caribbean One Day At A Time” is the theme of a month-long celebration in June, which is National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Organized by the Facebook group Travel Advisors…
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Anguilla Takes Steps Towards Reopening Borders
Anguilla is proceeding cautiously towards the reopening of its borders to international travelers. Government-approved aircrafts, ships, vessels or boats used for the repatriation of Anguillian citizens to Anguilla and the departure…
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COVID-19 significantly impacts health services for noncommunicable diseases
GENEVA – Prevention and treatment services for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have been severely disrupted since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a WHO survey released today. The survey, which was…
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Record number of countries contribute data revealing disturbing rates of antimicrobial resistance
Geneva—A record number of countries are now monitoring and reporting on antibiotic resistance – marking a major step forward in the global fight against drug resistance. But the data they…
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Universal Orlando Resort to Reopen Select Hotels on June 2
Beginning June 2, 2020, select Universal Orlando Resort hotels will reopen to guests. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and phased and includes a range of new…
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Fairmont Hotels in Western Canada to Reopen June 1
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada’s Western Mountain Region—Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler—will reopen their doors to guests and visitors on June 1, 2020. This includes guest services, select food…
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International community rallies to support open research and science to fight COVID-19
WHO and Costa Rica launch landmark COVID-19 Technology Access Pool Thirty countries and multiple international partners and institutions have signed up to support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) an…
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Oceania Cruises Unveils “Remember to Future” Campaign
Oceania Cruises on Friday unveiled its new “Remember the Future” print and digital brand campaign. Premiering in consumer- and trade-facing print publications, as well as digitally and across social mediums,…
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San Miguel de Allende Enters Phase 0 of Reactivation
San Miguel de Allende will enter Phase 0 of its COVID-19 Reactivation plan—which comprises activation of the local economy for the local residents—starting June 1. During this initial phase of…