The dreaded monkeypox virus has already touched down on Guyanese soil infecting a public servant who worked on public transportation. That person is currently in isolation, but it is not clear how many other persons may be infected.
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Breaking! WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today, 23rd of July, 2022, declared the monkeypox outbreak a Global Health Emergency. This means that a coordinated international response is needed to contain the virus.
Deadly, Highly Contagious Virus Breaks Out in Africa
While the world is still reeling from the backlash of the Covid-19 virus, and wrestling with the outbreak of the monkeypox virus, another highly contagious and even deadlier zoonotic virus has jumped onto the scene. Two persons have already died in Ghana, West Africa after being infected with the Marburg virus.
Monkeypox is Most Prevalent Among Gay Men – WHO
Monkeypox is spread from person to person through close contact with an infected person. This includes, but is not limited to, mouth-to-mouth, face to face, mouth to skin, and skin to skin contact. Most obviously, sexual contact with an infected person is likely to result in transmission.
Australia Removes All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
Thinking of traveling down under but not vaccinated? Well now, it’s no worries anymore. Australia has joined the growing list of smart countries around the world to have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions. That’s right. Now, if you wish to travel to Australia, you no longer need to show proof of vaccination, negative Covid 19 test, or be quarantined for any amount of time. In another words, travel to Australia has returned to the way it was during pre-pandemic times.
Trinidad Removes All Covid-19 Entry Requirements
The island country of Trinidad and Tobago has become the latest in the growing list of countries to have removed all Covid-19 entry requirements for travelers to the destination. Now, travelers to Trinidad and Tobago do not need to show proof of vaccination, negative PCR test, or be quarantined for any amount of time. In other words, travel to Trinidad and Tobago has returned to the way it was pre-pandemic.
Negative Covid-19 Test No Longer Required to Enter Guyana
The Covid-19 madness, and its ridiculous, unnecessary, and sometimes backward restrictions is going away bit by bit. So far, over 40 countries around the world have removed Covid-19 travel restrictions COMPLETELY. Others have done so only partially. The United States, for example, have recently removed Covid-19 testing requirements for travelers entering the US. Now, you don’t need to show a negative Covid-19 test to enter the USA. Travelers must still be vaccinated. Guyana has followed suit.
Israel Removes All Travel Restrictions
The Middle Eastern country of Israel has joined the growing list of countries to have dropped all Covid-19 travel restrictions for travelers to the destination. Now, in order to visit Israel, you don’t need to show proof of vaccination, take any tests, or be quarantined for any amount of time. Travel to Israel has returned as it was before the start of the pandemic in 2019.
Jamaica Removes All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
The Caribbean island country of Jamaica has joined the long list of countries to remove all Covid-19 entry requirements for travelers to the destination. Now, you can visit Jamaica without showing proof of vaccination, without the need for testing, and without any amount of quarantine. Travel to Jamaican has returned to the way it was in pre-pandemic times.
Grenada Removes All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
The spice island of Grenada has joined the growing list of countries which have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Sweden Removes All Covid Travel Restrictions
Sweden has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions for persons traveling to the destination.
United Kingdom Removes All Covid Travel Restrictions
The United Kingdom has joined the growing list of countries to have removed all Covid-19 travel barriers for persons traveling to the destination.
Surge in Covid Cases Likely in Coming Weeks
While we don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade, we must admit that these reckless and inconsiderate behaviors, such as was witnessed yesterday, 18th of March, can easily serve for as a catalyst for Covid – 19, and the virus is likely to spread more rapidly in the coming weeks.
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Brazil Confirms Two Cases of Omicron Variant
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Israel Shuts Down All Airports and Borders to Foreigners as Fears of Omicron Rise
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