UPDATE: US, Canada and UK Remove Mexico Travel Warnings
Officials from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom are among the list of 10 countries who have lifted the travel ban to Mexico. The virulent outbreak of the H1N1 or swine flu earlier this month caused panic around the world, with various health organizations asking travelers to avoid all but essential travel to the country in an effort to stop the spread of the sickness. As of the time of writing, the World Health Organization has counted 86 deaths from the flu.
Resorts in the affected area wasted not time in creating “Flu Free” guarantees and promotions. Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Azul Hotels by Karisma, Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas are only some of the properties that are offering deep discounts and are so confident that they are “Flu Free” that they offer free trips to those who get infected during their vacation. To view the complete story, visit the CDNN network here.
Holidays Cancelled Due to Swine Flu Outbreak
According to the Cyber Diver News Network (CDNN), many airlines and tour operators have elected to cancel upcoming flights and trips in and around Mexico due to the recent outbreak of swine flu. Officials in New York have confirmed that a group of students in had contracted the disease while vacationing in Cancun. The students carried the same strain which killed 19 people in Mexico. Health agencies from around the world have already warned against traveling to Mexico and the US for fear of further spreading the infection.
The swine flu epidemic comes as a major blow to Mexico’s already struggling tourism industry, which has been flailing due to the global economic crises and domestic drug and gang-related violence. According to business organization, Mexico may have already lost $1 billion dollars since the news of the illness broke.