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health-travel1 year ago

Measles Case Confirmed at Las Vegas Strip, Raises Concerns

A case of measles has been confirmed on the Las Vegas Strip, with potential exposure at several locations including the MGM Grand resort and the airport. Health officials warn that the virus is highly contagious and can live in the air for up to two hours, with symptoms appearing within seven to 21 days after exposure. This comes amid an increase in measles cases globally and in the U.S., prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a lab advisory. The Southern Nevada Health District advises anyone with symptoms to contact a healthcare provider before entering a healthcare facility to prevent the spread of the illness.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|
#health-travel#las-vegas-strip#measles
health-travel1 year ago

"Expansion of U.S. Airport Nasal Swabbing to Chicago and Miami"

The CDC is expanding its program of testing international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases through nasal swabbing and questionnaire surveys at airports, adding Chicago's O’Hare and Miami. The program aims to gather information on respiratory infections from South America, Africa, and Asia, and has been credited with detecting coronavirus variants faster than other systems. Participants are not notified of their results but are given a COVID-19 home test kit, and the program also tests for flu and RSV. The CDC program has a budget of about $37 million and is working to check for more than 30 different disease-causing germs.

via Yahoo Finance|
#cdc#covid-19#health-travel
health-travel1 year ago

"Orlando's Lake Eola: Deadly Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Citywide Alert"

Warning signs have been erected near Disney World and the Orlando area due to the discovery of the bird flu virus in the region, particularly at Lake Eola Park. Visitors are being cautioned to avoid direct contact with birds, not to feed them, and to take precautions to limit exposure to the virus. While avian flu viruses do not typically make humans sick, human infections have occurred. This comes as a measles outbreak has reached the Disney bubble and concerns about the spread of the Norovirus to highly populated areas like Central Florida have been raised.

via Inside the Magic|
#avian-influenza#bird-flu#disney
health-travel1 year ago

Mauritius Halts Norwegian Cruise Ship Over Health Concerns

Mauritius has denied a Norwegian cruise ship permission to dock at the capital Port Louis over fears of a potential cholera outbreak on board, with at least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn in isolation over suspected illness. The decision was made to avoid health risks, and samples were taken for testing. Passengers developed mild symptoms of a stomach illness during a trip to South Africa, and there have been cholera outbreaks in southern Africa. The ship arrived in Mauritius with 2,184 passengers and 1,026 crew members, and those disembarking or joining the cruise will now do so on 27 February.

via BBC.com|
#cholera#health-travel#mauritius
health-travel1 year ago

"Concerns Rise as Hawaii Reports 5 Cases of Whooping Cough, Including Hospitalized Child"

Recent outbreaks of whooping cough and norovirus in Hawaii, including cases on a cruise ship and among visitors, have raised concerns about travel-related diseases. The Hawaii State Department of Health is coordinating with the CDC to notify travelers who may have been exposed. Whooping cough is highly contagious and poses a risk to both travelers and the places they visit, especially in young children. Prevention through vaccination is recommended, and awareness of potential health risks while traveling is crucial. The CDC is investigating a norovirus outbreak on the Queen Victoria cruise ship, which had nearly 3,000 passengers and crew members on board.

via Beat of Hawaii|
#cdc#hawaii#health-travel
health-travel1 year ago

"Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship: Mystery Illness Hits Passengers Bound for Hawaii"

An illness outbreak on the Cunard Cruise Line's Queen Victoria has affected at least 154 people with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, including 129 passengers and 25 crew members. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. The cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolation of ill individuals, and informing passengers and crew about the situation. The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program is monitoring the situation, and Cunard Cruise Line has confirmed the illness outbreak and activated their health and safety protocols.

via WTVD-TV|
#cdc#cruise-ship#cunard-cruise-line
health-travel1 year ago

"Gastrointestinal Outbreak Strikes Luxury Cruise Ship Bound for Hawaii"

An illness outbreak on the Queen Victoria cruise ship has affected 154 people, including passengers and crew, with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. Cunard Cruise Line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures and is working with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program to address the situation.

via WPVI-TV|
#cdc#cruise-ship#cunard-cruise-line
health-travel1 year ago

"Outbreak: 154 Sick on Luxury Cruise Ship"

An illness outbreak on the Queen Victoria cruise ship has affected 154 people, including passengers and crew, with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. Cunard Cruise Line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures and is working with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program to address the situation.

via WPVI-TV|
#cdc#cruise-ship#cunard-cruise-line
health-travel1 year ago

"CDC Probes Gastrointestinal Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on the luxury cruise ship Queen Victoria, with over 150 people reporting symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The ship, operated by Cunard Line, departed from Southampton, England, on a 107-night world cruise and is currently en route to Honolulu. Enhanced health and safety protocols have been activated, including increased cleaning and isolation of ill passengers and crew. The cause of the illnesses is unknown, but the CDC is remotely monitoring the situation and reviewing the ship's outbreak response and sanitation procedures.

via The New York Times|
#cdc#cruise-ship#gastrointestinal-illness
health-travel1 year ago

Measles Exposure Alert: CVG Airport and Dayton Children's Connection

The Ohio Health Department has announced a potential measles exposure at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on specific dates in January, linked to a Montgomery County child who is the state's first measles case. Over 230 patients and their families at Dayton Children’s were exposed, and health officials are working to identify potentially exposed passengers on specific flights. Measles symptoms can appear 7 to 14 days after exposure, and the virus is highly contagious, but vaccination is effective in preventing the illness.

via Hamilton Journal News|
#contagious#cvg-airport#health-travel
health-travel1 year ago

Measles Exposure Alert for CVG Travelers in Ohio

Ohio health officials have issued a warning about a potential measles exposure at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, urging travelers who passed through Terminal A on specific dates to be cautious. The alert follows a report of a child in Montgomery County being infected with measles. Symptoms typically include fever, runny nose, cough, and a rash, and the disease can be serious, even fatal, especially for young children. Health officials recommend the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination to prevent infection. Similar warnings were also issued at airports in Washington, D.C.

via Fox News|
#cincinnati-airport#health-travel#health-warning
health-travel2 years ago

"Dangerous Trend: Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism in the Dominican Republic"

Health experts are warning Americans against traveling to the Dominican Republic for cheap plastic surgery due to a surge in fatalities linked to botched operations, particularly liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), and Tummy Tucks. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that nearly 100 Americans have died in the country over the last decade from these procedures, with the number of deaths more than tripling from 2019 to 2022. The Dominican Republic is considered one of the most dangerous places for plastic surgeries due to less regulation and a higher risk of infections. Additionally, a bungling south Florida plastic surgeon triggered a multi-state disease outbreak after failing to wash their equipment properly, leading to 19 patients being infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

via Daily Mail|
#cdc-report#dominican-republic#fatalities
health-travel2 years ago

"Fatal Bacterial Outbreak at New Hampshire Spa Claims One Life"

A deadly hot tub bacteria outbreak at the Mountain View Resort and Spa in New Hampshire has resulted in one death and one hospitalization due to Legionnaires disease. The hot tub, confirmed to be contaminated with the bacteria, has been drained and closed to the public. The outbreak was revealed just before the state's Republican primary election. Legionnaires disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water supplies, particularly hot ones, and can be transmitted through water droplets or vapor. The hotel's other water sources tested negative for the bacteria, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Daily Mail|
#health-travel#hot-tub-bacteria-outbreak#legionnaires-disease