[Reprinted: The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 11-12-2020] The result of the eagerly awaited US presidential elections held on Nov 3, 2020, is finally known: the Democratic candidate Joe Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump. Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th US president on Jan 20, 2021. The months leading to Biden's final election were riddled with tension within the USA, and … [Read more...]
No need to quarantine international travellers, says PAHO
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 11-16-2020] The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has recommended that international travellers should not be quarantined nor be subjected to sampling and isolation in destination countries, given the need to restore consumer confidence to reactivate economies shattered by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, PAHO said, “Interventions that might … [Read more...]
Prostate cancer – a serious problem in the Caribbean
[Reprinted: The Carib News, 11-7-2020] Recently NBC’s weatherman and morning TV co-host Al Roker revealed his diagnosis of prostate cancer and will be taking time off to battle the disease. The 66-year-old urged others at risk — particularly Black men — to ensure they see a doctor and get the proper checkups to stop cancer that is very treatable if detected early. It is worthy to note that … [Read more...]
Aruba Becomes First Caribbean Nation to Partner with JetBlue on Entry Testing
[Reprinted: Valdosta Daily Times, 11-11-2020] JetBlue today announced Aruba is the first Caribbean nation to partner with the airline for seamless entry testing through JetBlue’s testing partner, Vault. The decision by Aruba to begin accepting the convenient PCR test facilitated by Vault’s technology platform for JetBlue customers arriving on the island was made after assessing the supervised … [Read more...]
Travel Industry Stakeholders Want One Caribbean COVID Travel Protocol
[Reprinted: The Gleaner, 11-11-2020] Stakeholders in the travel industry want a ‘One Caribbean COVID Protocol’ and a medical wallet that fit the region. American Airlines vice-president, Latin America, Caribbean and Florida, Christine Valls says unencumbered and swift travel to the region has been stymied, as travel and booking agents have been preoccupied deciphering and validating the … [Read more...]
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