(CNN) – In travel news this week: The ongoing drought has revealed lost ruins in Britain and Spain. Easter Island and Napoleon’s Atlantic exile St. Helena is finally reopened to visitors. And there is more bad behavior in Italy as tourists surf Venice’s Grand Canal and ride scooters through Pompeii.
Extreme weather
Countries around the world have experienced severe drought, and the situation has become so bad in Europe that many of its rivers and lakes are drying up. Here’s how it could hurt the region’s tourism, now and for years to come.
In Britain, the ruins of a Welsh village submerged by a reservoir in the 19th century have been uncovered. On the same subject : 4 locations were upgraded to CDC ‘high’ risk for immigration. And in Spain, a circle of megalithic stones, called “the Spanish Stonehenge”, appeared in a depleted reservoir in the province of Cáceres.
Islands dropping Covid rules
Some of the world’s most remote islands are welcoming tourists back for the first time since Covid hit the map. On the same subject : LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau health districts offer Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years – Newsroom.
Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, has reopened with new requirements for tourists. The return of tourism to the island, known for its towering stone statues, could mean new concerns for islanders who worried about ill-behaved tourists even before the pandemic shut down travel.
St. Helena, in the mid-Atlantic, dropped its Covid requirements this month and weekly flights are set to resume in October, according to its tourism site. St. Helena is so out of the way that it was chosen as Napoleon’s place of exile after he was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Five years ago it got its first ever airport.
The Caribbean twin-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has been open to visitors for some time, but on August 15 it dropped all of its Covid entry restrictions. Here is a guide to St. Kitts and what you need to know about Nevis.
Naughty by nature
Speaking of tourist misbehavior, Italy has had quite the summer. See the article : In Chinese tourism, hotel shares are rising as some travel rules are eased. This week two people were fined for surfing along Venice’s Grand Canal, while last week an Australian man was caught riding a scooter through the ancient site of Pompeii.
Last month in Naples, a Swiss tourist was robbed of his watch at gunpoint – but it was quickly returned, with apologies, after the thief realized the item was fake. A few weeks earlier, a tourism manager in Naples had made the new proposal that hotels provide guests who wear expensive watches with cheap alternatives so that their watches could remain safe while they explored the city.
And in the southern coastal town of Sorrento, the mayor has had enough of scantily clad visitors taking their beachwear to the streets: it has introduced a fine for bare breasts and bathing suits.
Africa news
Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, now has high-speed internet access so climbers can document their ascents in real time.
And on the Botswana-Zambia border, the $260 million Kazungula Bridge – opening in May 2021 – has transformed what was previously a slow and congested river crossing.
Home rental Airbnb has transformed the travel industry but has yet to crack Africa, possibly because Airbnb does not allow mobile money, an increasingly popular cash transfer system on the continent. A Cameroonian startup called Bongalo, backed by Google, hopes to make the most of this gap in the market.
Australia’s deepest cave
A group of Australian explorers recently discovered the “Delta Variant”, a 401 meter deep cave in Tasmania.
Explorers recently discovered Australia’s deepest known cave, a 401-meter-deep (1,315-foot) cave in Tasmania. They called the epic new find the Delta variant.
In case you missed it
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Airport lounges
When you’re at the airport, staring down another three-hour delay in the sizzling masses of genpop, the fancy world beyond the velvet ropes of the airline lounge looks mighty enticing. But how do you get in there cheaply, other than running in and hoping they don’t catch you? Our partners at CNN Underscored, a guide to product reviews and recommendations owned by CNN, have some tips on how to access some of the world’s best airport lounges.
Can COVID-19 spread through water while swimming?
Fact: Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus The COVID-19 virus is not transmitted through water while swimming. However, the virus spreads between people when someone has close contact with an infected person. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Avoid crowds and keep at least 1 meter distance from others, even when swimming or at swimming areas. Wear a mask when you are not in the water and you cannot stay away. Clean your hands often, cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or bent elbow, and stay home if you are unwell.
Can the coronavirus survive in drinking water? The coronavirus has not been found in drinking water. If it enters the water supply, your local water treatment plant filters and disinfects the water, which should kill any bacteria.
Is it safe to go to the beach during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The risk of transmitting the virus on a public beach is similar to the risk of a public pool: the virus will be transmitted by people, not by water. Just as the virus does not survive very well in the chlorinated water of a swimming pool, it has the same struggles at the beaches.
Can I get COVID-19 while swimming?
The COVID-19 virus is not transmitted through water while swimming. However, the virus spreads between people when someone has close contact with an infected person. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Avoid crowds and keep at least 1 meter distance from others, even when swimming or at swimming areas. Wear a mask when you are not in the water and you cannot keep your distance. Clean your hands often, cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or bent elbow, and stay home if you are unwell.
Is the hotel’s pool safe to use amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?
Being in a swimming pool or open water is unlikely to increase your risk of getting COVID-19 as long as you maintain appropriate personal protection habits: frequent and appropriate hand washing after touching high-touch surfaces, face covering outside the water, and social distancing. in and out of the water. But before entering the pool, inquire about the facility’s safety protocols. Does the site use improved cleaning and limited capacity? Also ask about cleaning shared equipment, such as bikes and beach chairs, between guests. If you have other questions, check the CDC website for full travel guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What surfaces should be cleaned during the COVID-19 pandemic?
High-touch surfaces in these non-healthcare settings should be identified for priority disinfection such as door and window handles, kitchen and cooking areas, countertops, bathroom surfaces, toilets and faucets, touchscreen personal devices, personal computer keyboards, and work surfaces.
What are the CDC guidelines for cleaning soft surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic? Clean the surface with a product containing soap, detergent or other type of cleaning agent suitable for use on these surfaces. Wash items (if possible) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Use the hottest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
What solutions can be used to disinfect surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic?
For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and the most common EPA-registered disinfectant should be effective.
How long can COVID-19 survive on surfaces?
Data from surface survival studies indicate that a 99% reduction of infectious SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses can be expected under typical indoor environmental conditions within 3 days (72 hours) on common non-porous surfaces such as stainless steel, plastic and glass .
What is the recommended surface cleaning method to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
In most situations, the risk of infection when touching a surface is low. The most reliable way to prevent infection from surfaces is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces can also reduce the risk of infection.
What are the complications of COVID-19?
Complications can include pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiorgan failure, septic shock, and death.
What are some of the potential long-term effects of COVID-19? Other possible symptoms include: Neurological symptoms or mental health conditions, including difficulty thinking or concentrating, headache, sleep problems, dizziness when standing, pins and needles, loss of smell or taste and depression or anxiety Joint or muscle pain
Which organ system is most often affected by COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory infection. It can affect your upper airways (sinuses, nose and throat) or lower airways (trachea and lungs).
How long could COVID-19 symptoms last?
Most people who test positive with any variant of COVID-19 typically experience some symptoms for a few weeks. People who have prolonged COVID-19 symptoms may experience health problems for four or more weeks after first becoming infected, according to the CDC.
