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Ocean vacations remain the safest and most fun family adventures, says a hospitality expert. But with outbreaks of the disease showing yearly increases, precautions are necessary.

The program, which will now be in eight airports, tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases and asks questions about their travels.

The CDC is investigating after more than 150 people on the luxury liner reported gastrointestinal illness, including diarrhea and vomiting. The ship passed through Port Canaveral and Port Everglades in January.

As cognitive skills erode, driving skills weaken, but an older driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

With an outbreak of the deadly disease declared in Uganda, travelers who have been to the African country within 21 days of arriving in the U.S. will be subject to enhanced screening.

Mayor Jerry Demings says rolling back the testing requirement is good news for the local economy, especially the hospitality sector.

A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m. EDT, saying the CDC has determined that it’s no longer necessary.

The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.

The lawsuit contends, in part, the CDC overstepped its legal authority in requiring masks for travelers while violating states’ “quasi-sovereign interests in the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens."

A study says declining COVID rates and increased eagerness about traveling have contributed to these statistics.