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The three New York City passengers aboard the MV Hondius are among the travelers being closely monitored following the hantavirus outbreak scare. NY Health Commissioner: "At this point, we do not know how long these individuals will stay in Nebraska and whether or when those individuals will return to New York. Currently, the risk to New Yorkers remains extremely low"

One Spanish passenger isolated at Gómez Ulla Hospital has tested positive for hantavirus after previously testing "provisionally positive" upon arrival. Spain's Secretary of State for Health said that the imposed protection measures were "greater than what might be considered for a contact". HSC update on U.S. citizen: "inconclusive, and subsequently negative"

The US State Department has published an updated list of particularly dangerous countries and clarified that they should not be visited under any circumstances

Ryanair calls on Germany to return approximately €200 million granted to Lufthansa during the Corona period: "illegal state aid that distorted competition." All the details

China Eastern Airlines launches new Vienna–Xi’an route with 3 weekly flights using A330-200. Service begins April 20, boosting Europe–China links

The state aviation authority announced that Colombia's international airport will resume activity in accordance with an assessment of the security situation. Passengers are asked to check with the airlines and follow official announcement

Aena warns of an indefinite Groundforce strike from March 30 affecting major Spanish airports, with partial stoppages and minimum flight services in place; Menzies employees will go on strike daily from April 2 to April 6, between 12am-12pm

The Department of State is warning American citizens around the world, especially in the Middle East, of increased security risks. Among other things, concerns about the closure of airspace and attacks on American facilities

The US State Department ordered non-essential employees at the consulate in Adana to leave the area, but the overall alert level for Turkey remained unchanged

Few vacations are more relaxing than spa vacations that combine luxury hotels with state-of-the-art facilities for a truly pampering experience in a royal atmosphere. Here is a tour of the most prestigious spa complexes in Hungary, Bulgaria and Italy, part of the European Spa Organization, ESPA