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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
‘The pesos are too old': Ontario woman frustrated after bank reverses currency exchange of $1,400
When travelling abroad, you may come home with foreign currencies. if you hang onto foreign currency too long it could become outdated and lose its value.
RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Air NZ's bali flights resume after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption
Photo: STR/AFP Air New Zealand says its flight to Bali today will operate as planned. The airline cancelled two flights on Wednesday because of an ash cloud from the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki. Indonesian authorities said ash was fired up to 11km into the atmosphere. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Indonesia's transport ministry said some 14,000 travellers had been affected by the eruption Air New Zealand said flight NZ290 from Auckland to Bali will operate as scheduled, but the airline is continuing to closely monitor the conditions. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, is one of Indonesia's most active volcanos, and last had a major eruption in November. That eruption killed nine people and also caused flight cancellations.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
What is rabies, how to avoid it and how to recognise the symptoms?
Rabies is a rare and serious infection that affects the brain and the nervous system, so it is important to be aware of information about it. Human cases of rabies are very rare in the UK, but it poses a risk to travellers visiting regions where the disease remains prevalent. While the risk is still small, rabies is more common in parts of Asia, Africa, Central America and South America. Here's all you need to know about the infection, including how to recognise symptoms and how to avoid it. If you're travelling to a country where rabies is present, it's worth knowing how to reduce your risk - read our blog post for more info. 🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 18, 2025 According to the NHS website, rabies is spread by mammals, such as dogs, bats, raccoons and foxes. You can get rabies if you're bitten or scratched by an infected animal. Additionally, it can be passed on if an infected animal licks your eyes, nose or mouth, or you have a wound that's licked by an infected animal. Rabies symptoms usually take between three to 12 weeks to appear, but they can also occur within a few days or take several months or years. Symptoms of the infection include: numbness or tingling where you were bitten or scratched seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) feeling very anxious or energetic difficulty swallowing or breathing being unable to move (paralysis) Once symptoms develop in an infected person after they have been exposed, it is almost always fatal. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says you need to take a number of immediate steps if you believe you have been in contact with a rabies-infected animal. You should wash the wound with plenty of soap and water for several minutes to reduce the risk of infection. Additionally, seek local medical attention without delay, as treating it sooner will be more effective. They add: "Contact your GP on return to the UK, even if you received post-exposure treatment abroad or the exposure happened several weeks ago. "You may need to continue a course of rabies vaccines. If you have a record of any treatment given, remember to bring this with you." According to the NHS website, the level of protection varies, but a full course should last one or two years. People who are travelling to areas with a risk of rabies more than a year after their course of vaccines can have a single booster dose. If you're travelling to a region where there is a chance of rabies, you need to take preventative measures. The UKHSA recommends consulting a travel health professional before your trip. Recommended reading: Person dies in Yorkshire from rabies after contact with a stray dog in Morocco How long do colds last and how can you cure them quickly? Urgent Mounjaro and Ozempic warning for anyone planning a holiday They can determine if pre-exposure vaccination is recommended based on your destination and planned activities. The UKHSA adds: "Vaccination is particularly important if you'll be staying for over a month, engaging in outdoor activities, or travelling to areas with limited access to medical care." It is also advised to avoid contact with animals as much as possible when travelling.
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
Some Bali flights resume but backlog expected following Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption
Bali's airport has reopened following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki but holiday-makers are warned to expect disruptions to continue. Indonesia's transport ministry said some 14,000 travellers had been affected by the eruption, with the backlog expected to take some time to clear despite Denpasar's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport returning to normal operation. The alarm was raised on Tuesday evening when Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, shooting hot ash and smoke up into the air. A number of flights between capital cities and Bali scheduled for Wednesday morning were cancelled, while others slated for Wednesday evening were delayed for hours. Local authorities raised the volcanic alert to the highest level and two villages were evacuated. Denpasar airport operators said in a statement on Wednesday that 87 flights were affected by the eruption — 66 international and 21 domestic. The international flights affected included legs to and from Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney, Singapore, Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh. Here's what travellers should know. One of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, Mount Lewotobi is located about 840 kilometres east of Bali on the island of Flores. It consists of twin volcanoes (Lewotobi Laki-Laki and Lewotobi Perempuan) and most recently erupted in March, with flights disrupted due to air pollution. It is one of 120 active volcanoes in the country. In November 2024, the Indonesian government announced plans to rehouse thousands of residents around the volcano following an eruption that killed nine people. Three years prior, 24 hikers died when another volcano, Mount Marapi in Sumatra, erupted. Despite the risks, volcano tourism remains a prominent and popular activity in Indonesia. If you're still set on travelling to Bali, there are a few things you should consider. Tourism lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney David Beirman said above all, holiday-makers should prepare for further disruptions. "International civil aviation basically has a standing rule: If you have a volcanic eruption which produces an awful lot of ash in the atmosphere, don't fly there because the ash clogs up the engines of aircraft," he said. "We're seeing this in places even as far away as Santorini in Greece, which has had a history of volcanic eruptions going back thousands of years, that there's a potential that it's always going to happen." To minimise impact, Dr Beirman also urged flyers to take out travel insurance or pay for flexible flights. "Volcanoes don't erupt every day and it's probably a good idea to make sure that you've got flexible airline tickets and flexible travel arrangements in that unlikely event that something like a volcano [eruption] is going to happen," he said. "If they have to stay extra nights in a hotel or their flights are delayed … their insurance policies will, if it's the right type of policy, usually cover all those things." Denpasar airport released a statement on Wednesday night confirming that no ash was found in the airport area and flights had resumed. However, it encouraged people to check with their airline before journeying to the airport. The airport website showed some airlines resuming flights as scheduled on Thursday, while others had been delayed or cancelled. Some airlines, including Jetstar, had restarted flights. "At this stage, conditions are expected to remain clear on Thursday and our flights are planned to operate to schedule," it said in a statement on its website Wednesday evening. Travellers can check their flight status here:
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Travellers bring their caravans back to family park for FIFTH time this year - after locals had to pick up rubbish following previous visit
Travellers have returned to a family park for the fifth time this year after locals were left to pick up rubbish from a previous visit. Caravans and vehicles were again seen at Swanshurst Park in Billesley in Birmingham on Tuesday after travellers were seen setting up camp several times in May. The group was seen returning to the park only 24 hours after locals were left to pick up the pieces from a previous group, which meant an event scheduled for the community had to be cancelled. The Friends group posted on Facebook at the time: 'We are cancelling our balsam bashing session this Saturday as the Travellers are very close to the area we would be working. 'We will re-arrange another date and post details as soon as it has been decided.' The authorities have been notified after this latest development. Birmingham City Council said it is 'committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it'. The authority added: 'The council has usable transit sites and plots for use by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community - which is in line with Government policy - and details of the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment carried out and updated in 2019 can be found on our website.' As reported earlier this year a group of travellers set up camp at the popular family park for the third time in just a few weeks, forcing planned community events to be cancelled. A convoy of caravans and other vehicles arrived at the park on the outskirts of Moseley and Billesley on Wednesday May 21 settling on the field near the play park. It is the third time since the beginning of April that travellers have parked up on park A local community organisation said members had notified the council with a view to initiating eviction proceedings. A 'Balsam bashing' event scheduled by the group for tomorrow has also been cancelled. Balsam bashing refers to the removal of the plant Himalyan Balsam by hand to protect native species. A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said previously: 'Birmingham City Council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it. 'The council has useable transit sites and plots for use by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community - which is in line with Government policy - and details of the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment carried out and updated in 2019 can be found on our website.' Video footage shared online showed the first caravans and cars arriving onto the park, filmed from the nearby children's playground. A man who saw the group arriving, Stu Johnson, said: 'I saw them arriving while I was on the bus earlier - going onto the pavement by the entrance to the car park, driving along the pavement then onto the grass once they've passed the trees. 'Needs to be more logs or railings I'm afraid.' Mary Hart added: 'There have been three lots of travellers this year on Swanshurst. 'Each time a different group. Last time there were two groups at the same time. The clean-up is mostly done by volunteers with help from the council.'
