Month: December 2020

Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state

Editor's Note — This story was current at the time of last publication on December 7 and will be updated periodically. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans.(CNN) — With cases of Covid-19 reaching new heights in the United States,...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Restrictions by State

Travel restrictions: Alabama does not have any travel restrictions in place for out-of-state travelers. Public airports: Airports remain open. Hotels: Hotels have resumed operations. Mask requirement: A statewide mask mandate is in place through December 11. Bars: Bars are open with restrictions in place. Indoor recreation: Effective November 5,...

Bakit sinasabing kakaiba ang Pasko sa Pilipinas?

Alam natin na ang Kapaskuhan ay hindi naman talaga taal na Pilipino.  Pagdiriwang ito ang pagkakatawang-tao at kapanganakan ng itinuturing ng marami na tagapagligtas ng sanlibutan mula sa kasalanan, ang ating mahal na Panginoong Hesukristo sa isang sabsaban sa Betlehem.  Dinala ito ng mga kolonyalistang Espanyol kasama ng relihiyong...

Travel

Keeping Hawai‘i Safe. Today and in the future.We are excited to welcome travelers to the Hawaiian Islands with a pre-travel test. Whether you are a returning resident or a visitor to the Hawaiian Islands, we want to ensure that all travelers remain safe and healthy. For this reason, travelers...

Covid-19 U.S. travel restrictions state by state

By Megan Marples and Forrest Brown, CNN Editor’s note: This story was current at the time of last publication on November 30 and will be updated periodically. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans.  With cases of Covid-19 reaching new...

Philippine tradition of ‘long Christmas’ survives Covid and typhoons

The strains of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer echo around a popular shopping mall in Quezon City, Manila. A band of mechanical snowmen, dressed in Santa hats, sway back and forth to the music, as shoppers – socially distanced – browse stacks of baubles and Christmas lights. In the...

COVID-19 and Your Health

COVID-19 Alert: Cases are Rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths across the United States are rising. As cold weather moves in, people spend more time indoors. As the holidays approach, take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet apart, avoid crowds,...

10 Unique Christmas Traditions in the Philippines

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a country where the holiday spirit dances in the air long before December arrives. The Philippines, renowned for its warm hospitality and vibrant culture, boasts of unique Christmas traditions and celebration. Amidst the tropical breeze and dazzling lights, a tapestry of...

Abuse and abandonment: why pets are at risk during this

In a few short months the COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a series of dramatic social, political and environmental changes. Yet the focus remains resolutely on humans, leaving animals largely out of the picture. While it was first presumed animals constituted a risk vector for COVID-19, the World Health Organisation...

Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide

With millions of Americans on the move Wednesday, health experts worry what is usually one of the country's biggest nights for travel may also become one of its most dangerous. Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.More than 2.3 million...