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Pope Leo XIV expressed support for the Chagos Refugees Group, praising their resilience and the recent treaty that facilitates their return to the Chagos Archipelago, emphasizing that no one should be forced into exile and urging international and local authorities to ensure their safe and dignified return.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, acknowledging that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, lost to the Alliance of Change led by Navin Ramgoolam. The election, marked by a phone-tapping scandal and a temporary social media ban, saw high voter turnout with public dissatisfaction over governance and the cost-of-living crisis influencing the outcome. Ramgoolam, poised to become the next leader, has promised reforms including increased pensions and reduced fuel costs. The election follows a historic agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship was initially denied entry to the main port of Mauritius due to concerns about a potential cholera outbreak, but sample testing showed no traces of the disease. Passengers with mild stomach-related symptoms were quarantined, and pending test results prevented about 2,000 passengers from disembarking. The company is providing assistance with flight arrangements, hotel accommodations, and future cruise credits for affected passengers. The ship has been cleared for entry, and new guests will board after a two-day delay, with screening by health officials upon disembarkation.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship was barred from docking in Mauritius after more than 15 passengers fell ill with a stomach-related illness. The ship, Norwegian Dawn, has over 2,100 passengers and 1,000 crew on board. The cause of the outbreak has not been disclosed, and the ship is expected to be allowed to dock on Tuesday after further testing. Gastrointestinal illnesses are common on cruise ships due to close living quarters and the regular addition of new passengers.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Dawn, was quarantined off the coast of Mauritius due to fears of a cholera outbreak after 15 passengers showed symptoms of a stomach-related illness. However, test results later revealed that the illness was gastroenteritis, not cholera, and the passengers have fully recovered. The ship was eventually allowed to dock at the port, carrying over 2,000 passengers and crew members on a 12-night voyage from Cape Town, South Africa.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, carrying over 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew, has been denied permission to dock in Mauritius due to concerns of a potential cholera outbreak on board. At least 15 people have been isolated and tested for cholera, with results expected on Tuesday. The ship's passengers developed mild stomach symptoms after visiting South Africa, and officials in Mauritius are prioritizing the health and safety of both passengers and the country. Cholera outbreaks in southern African countries have raised concerns, with over 3,000 deaths and 188,000 infections reported since January 2023.
British holidaymakers are among 2,200 passengers stuck on the Norwegian Dawn cruise liner off the coast of Mauritius after Mauritian authorities barred it from docking due to a possible cholera outbreak. Passengers have been left stranded on the ship, with some unable to board and others considering expensive flights back home. The ship had sailed from South Africa and was scheduled to dock in Port Louis, but has been refused entry at multiple ports. The situation has caused travel disruption and uncertainty for passengers, with health authorities conducting tests to determine the nature of the health risk.
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.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship has been quarantined in Mauritius due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak onboard, causing a delay in disembarkation and embarkation for guests. Local authorities are conducting additional testing and a 2-day quarantine period as a precaution. Norwegian Cruise Line is providing assistance to impacted guests, including alternative travel arrangements and reimbursement options for flight changes. All guests affected by the delay will receive a 15% discount for a future cruise.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship is stuck off the coast of Mauritius after some passengers experienced a stomach illness, leading to 2,000 passengers and over 1,000 crew members being quarantined. The ship will remain in quarantine until test results from 15 passengers are received, with no one allowed to leave or board until at least Tuesday.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is currently quarantined off the coast of Mauritius due to a reported stomach illness among a small number of guests, suspected to be cholera. The government of Mauritius has delayed disembarkation for the current cruise and embarkation for the next cruise by two days. Norwegian is providing complimentary hotel accommodations for guests until they are able to board and is implementing elevated sanitation procedures aboard the ship. Cholera is a waterborne bacterial infection with symptoms including profuse diarrhea, vomiting, thirst, and leg cramps, and can be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship was barred from docking in Mauritius due to sanitary concerns after around 100 passengers complained of diarrhea, with 15 requiring quarantine. Health officials assessed the situation, and test results are pending. The vessel, carrying over 2,000 passengers and crew, skipped a stop at Reunion Island and arrived in Port Louis. The port authority emphasized the importance of health and safety, while Norwegian Cruise Line has yet to comment.
Mauritius prevented a Norwegian Cruise Line ship from docking at its ports due to a perceived health risk, taking samples from isolated passengers and citing the safety of both passengers and the country as the reason. The ship had experienced mild symptoms of a stomach-related illness among some passengers during a trip to South Africa. Test results from the samples are awaited, and both disembarking and boarding of passengers have been delayed.
Scientists are using stem cell technology and genome editing to bring back the extinct dodo, with US startup Colossal Biosciences leading the ambitious $225 million project to "de-extinct" the species more than 350 years after it was wiped out from Mauritius. The company also aims to revive the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger. By gene-editing the skin cells of the dodo's closest living relative, the Nicobar pigeon, and using a living surrogate mother, scientists hope to see the first lab-grown dodo born within this decade. The project involves collaboration with The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation to restore ecosystems and find a suitable location for the dodos once they are grown in the lab.
Flash floods caused by Cyclone Belal submerged cars in Port Louis, Mauritius, leading to one death and the abandonment of about 100 vehicles. Warnings for environmental risks on the island remain in place.