Roughly 3 percent of vaccines in the U.S. Virgin Islands have gone to tourists, the governor said this week. “Nowhere else in the U.S. can you actually just walk in and get the vaccine,” he said.
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Glimpses of Sudan’s Forgotten Pyramids
Desecrated by plunderers, threatened by floodwaters and largely overshadowed by their Egyptian counterparts, Sudan’s ancient archaeological sites may finally be poised to receive broader recognition.
Miami Beach Imposes Curfew Amid Covid Concerns
Law enforcement began dispersing crowds and blocking roads after city officials imposed an evening curfew to curtail public safety and coronavirus concerns.
Canadian Snowbirds Find Refuge in Their Mythical Miami
In this retirement community celebrating all things Florida, Quebec snowbirds hunkered down this winter to ride out the pandemic.
E.U. Proposes Covid-19 Certificate for Travelers
The document would allow European residents to travel across the bloc with proof of Covid-19 vaccination, a negative test result or evidence of recovery.
For Russians in a Pandemic, Lake Baikal Is the Place to See and Be Seen
Usually it’s foreigners who cavort at the world’s deepest lake in winter. But with many borders closed, Russians are arriving in droves to make TikTok videos and snap Instagram pictures.
The Making of a ‘European Yellowstone’
A major conservation effort is underway in Romania. The goal is a new national park that will rival its American counterparts.
Covid? What Covid? Taiwan Thrives as a Bubble of Normality.
The island has used its pandemic success to sell something scarce: life without fear of the coronavirus. Citizens have flocked home from abroad, helping to fuel an economic boom.
Mexico’s Unspoiled East Cape Is Nothing Like Cabo
The roads are rough, and some areas lack electricity, but the calm, swimmable waters of the Sea of Cortez are enticing to buyers and developers.
Fully vaccinated people in the U.S. now have more guidance from the C.D.C. on activities. That doesn’t yet include travel.
To the frustration of the airline industry, nonessential travel is still discouraged for all Americans.