Cannabis compounds prevented the virus that causes Covid-19 from penetrating healthy human cells, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Nature Products. The two compounds commonly found in hemp — called cannabigerolic acid, or CBGA, and cannabidiolic acid, or CBDA — were identified during a chemical screening […]
Day: January 14, 2022
TORONTO — Travel agents can book summer and fall cruises with confidence, says a leading expert on COVID-19. During a virtual briefing yesterday, Jan. 13, hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ President and CEO, Frank Del Rio, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and […]
At least four rockets targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said. The area is home to diplomatic missions and the seat of Iraq’s government. Three of the missiles struck within the perimeter of the American Embassy, the officials said. Another […]
TORONTO — TICO is waiving registrant fees for the third straight year as a way to help Ontario’s travel agencies and wholesalers navigate through the ongoing financial challenges of the pandemic. The fee waiver, says TICO, was made possible through a temporary funding arrangement with the Ontario government, which allows […]
OTTAWA — As Canada grapples with a shortage of PCR test capacity, the Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable is calling on the federal government to redeploy PCR tests — currently used for on-arrival traveller testing — into much-needed community use across the country. The Roundtable is also calling for a […]
BRIDGETOWN — In its look-ahead for 2022, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says it is still positive about tourism’s rebound, even with the uncertainty fuelled by the pandemic. In a statement to the industry, the CTO says: “Over the past 18 months, Caribbean destinations, without exception, have shown their resilience […]
A World Health Organisation (WHO) panel recommended use of two drugs by Eli Lilly, and GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology for Covid-19 patients, adding treatment options as the fast-spreading Omicron variant renders many ineffective. WHO data shows Omicron, which is evading protection provided by many vaccines and therapies, has been identified […]
MONTREAL — VIA Rail Canada has announced that it is temporarily reducing frequencies in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor due to ongoing travel restrictions as a result of the omicron variant. The reduced frequencies will take effect starting Jan. 19, 2022. “These decisions, while difficult, are consistent with the balanced approach we […]
BELIZE CITY — Effective Feb. 15, 2022, travellers heading to Belize must purchase health insurance in order to enter the country. The announcement comes from the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) as part of new safe travel standards for any persons entering the country. All visitors will be required to apply […]