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More cruise lines have canceled scheduled departures from China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, which has killed at least 132 people and sickened nearly 6,000 across the globe. Over 50 million people remain on lockdown in 17 Chinese cities. The luxury Seabourn Cruise Lines has canceled the Seabourn Ovation’s Feb. 3 call in Xiamen following the updated travel advisory from the U.S. Centers …

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A Chinese tourist who was admitted to hospital for tests after showing symptoms was confirmed to have the deadly new strain of coronavirus that has so far killed more than a hundred people in China. Infectious diseases specialist Markku Broas from Lapland Central Hospital said that the tourist left Wuhan province five days ago. The province, which is …

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The mysterious death of a Chinese tourist in Mae Rim this morning, January 29, raised fears among locals.  The 32-year-old woman was discovered in a room at a resort in Ban Pang Pa Kha, Tambon Mae Ram at around 11 a.m by staff. (Image: Chiang Mai Authorities) Due to the coronavirus outbreak that infected more than 6,000 …

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Atari might be best known for 1970s video games and its money problems, but now the brand is opening its own chain of branded hotels. The first one, in Phoenix, Arizona, will start construction in early fall, and should be finished in about two years. The hotels will feature spaces for virtual reality and augmented reality, studios for …

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Police in Malindi are investigating the killing of a German tourist in his hotel room. The body of the tourist, identified as 75-year-old Herman Detering, was found lying in a pool of blood in his room at Moriema Cottages in Malindi where he has been staying since December 4, 2019. When journalists arrived at the …

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A person was photographed at Vancouver International Airport wearing what looks like a plastic container on their head and a mask over their mouth.  While masks seem to be a popular method of protection against the coronavirus,sone people are taking more extreme measure.  Photo: Lynne Carter / Facebook In an image from the back, it appears …

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British Airways ceased all of its direct flights to and from mainland China amid the coronavirus outbreak — with the decision coming after the United Kingdom advised against “all but essential” travel to the rest of the country on Tuesday. When logging into BA.com, the official website for the airline, it currently shows no direct flights to the country — with a …

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Three women said they were “utterly humiliated” when Thai Airways staff kicked them out of their paid-for business class seats for being “too big”. Huhana Iripa, 59, and her two daughters Renell, 28, and Tere, 37, were flying from Bangkok to Auckland following weight loss surgery when the incident occurred, reports the New Zealand Herald.  The trio had …

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On Monday evening, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. State Department relayed a new message regarding the coronavirus and travel.  In the statement both government organizations expanded their already expansive travel advisories to now cover all of China due to the illness that has killed over 100.  The State Department issued a …

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A camping accident in Australia left a man and child dead and a woman in serious condition during a family trip, according to authorities. The family of three — a man, woman, and child — had been camping at Wedge Island, a beachside suburb in Western Australia state, said police in a statement. Police were notified …

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Malta is a tiny island nation which can be found just a few miles south of Sicily, surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean sea. Playing a vital role at the crossroads of European history for centuries, today Malta is a prosperous member of the EU and a magnet for ex-pats seeking some …

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