Is a COVID cluster brewing at Mount Everest?

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3 years ago

May 7, 2021

Anthony Lucas

When Nepal decided to re-open its side of Mount Everest earlier this year, climbers rejoiced.

But recent reports suggest even the world’s highest peak isn’t safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Despite the Nepalese Government saying there are no infections on Everest, some climbers have tested positive.

Nepal’s coronavirus outbreak has spread to the remote Himalayas, with an increasing number of climbers testing positive after being evacuated from the base camps of Mount Everest. https://t.co/EbAT5ADkGB
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) May 5, 2021

A nearby peak – west of Everest – has also reported seven positive infections, with 19 people recently asked to evacuate.

Current rules prevent mountaineers from sharing photos of other climbers without consent, which has restricted information coming from the mountain.

U.S. terror alert “when, not if”

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11 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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The FBI director has made a major announcement about the terror threat in the United States right now. So why is he so worried?

In a major announcement, the director of the FBI revealed that the United States is currently facing its most heightened terror threat level since October 7.

The nation’s security apparatus is on high alert, with officials reporting a surge in intelligence indicating potential terror plots. #ticker today #featured

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Desperate Zelensky cancels Congress video call

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11 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

Ukraine is sounding the alarm, expressing a “big risk” of losing the ongoing conflict if the United States Congress delays crucial aid.

As tensions continue to escalate on the eastern front with Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine has been relying on international support to sustain its fight for sovereignty. #featured

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Will the travel boom continue in 2024?

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13 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Several big events are scheduled in 2024 and travelers say they’re planning to attend.

Following the pandemic—pent-up demand to travel exploded.

But, after years of inflation and rising tourism costs—are travelers curtailing plans for 2024 or revving them up?

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti, a Travel Editor, Marin Living Magazine joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #travel #traveltrends #2024travel #tourism #luxurytravel #hospitalityindustry #MarinLiving #ParisOlympics #solareclipse #featured