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North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, USA

The Covid virus is sneaky. Booster shots can protect us from it

September 14. The United States and many other countries around the world are still debating the rollout of an additional dose, or "booster" shot, of the Covid-19 vaccine. On Friday…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, USA

COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress

September 14. COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed back to levels not seen since last winter, erasing months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument…

Caribbean Islands, Central America, North America, UpdatesCOVID, Travels, USA

CDC, State Dept. Add More Caribbean Islands, Including Saint Kitts and Belize, to Its Highest Travel Advisory

September 14. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added 10 more destinations to its highest travel advisory this week, including popular Central American and Caribbean spots like Belize and…

Caribbean Islands, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health

Aruba Ends Curfew, Relaxes Local Measures

Aruba has slightly relaxed its local health measures, according to the island’s tourism authority. Most notably, the island has officially ended the curfew it implemented in August. All establishments can…

Elsewhere, UpdatesCOVID, Europe, Health

UK health secretary signals the end of PCR COVID-19 tests for travel

September 14. Britain's Health Secretary Sajid Javid signalled on Tuesday that a requirement for expensive PCR tests for COVID-19 for international travellers arriving in Britain would be dropped in favour…

InterviewsCOVID, Health

US Issues Sweeping Covid-19 Policy Directives

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North America, UpdatesCOVID, USA

Fauci Says he ‘would support’ Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine for Air Travel

The nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said he would support mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for air travel. "I would support that," Dr. Fauci told The Skimm podcast…

South America, UpdatesAirlines, COVID

Covid-19 Related Uncertainty Results in Stronger Demand for Reinsurance in LatAm: Fitch

September 10. The demand for reinsurance in Latin America (LatAm) is expected to increase during the second half of this year due to heightened uncertainty linked to COVID-19, according to…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, JAMAICA

Jamaica Launches COVID-19 Vax Program for All Tourism Workers

September 13. Jamaica has established a new Tourism Vaccination Task Force that aims to facilitate the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to all tourism workers on the island. Under the leadership…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID

Turks and Caicos Requires Vaccination of All Inbound Travelers 16+

Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and…