Thursday, 21 February, 2019

Photographs December 2018 1

Credits: Associated Press, The Guardian, NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona, Reuters, Stringer Network.

George H.W. Bush Takes Oath As The 41st President Reuters
Raqqa School Syria Aboud Hamam Reuters
Barchan Sand Dunes On Mars Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona/Handout Reuters
Foggy Morning Bern Switzerland Stefan Wermuth Reuters
Chinese Flags Kashgar Xinjiang Uigher Autonomous Region Thomas Peter Reuters
Istanbul Cat Turkey Goran Tomasevic Reuters
A Sandstorm Sweeps Across Zhangye City China Stringer Network Reuters The Guardian
Shanghai Ballet Dancers At The Bode-Museum Staircase Berlin Britta Pedersen AP The Guardian

Watch - Lassa Fever in Nigeria Thursday, 7 February, 2019
Nigerian health officials have declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with rats, especially rat urine and feces, and keep their accommodations or campsites clean.
Alert - Yellow Fever in Nigeria Monday, 28 January, 2019
A large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria began in September 2017. The outbreak is now spread throughout the country. Travelers going to Nigeria should receive vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel and should take steps to prevent mosquito bites while there.

NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Flight Test Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the SpaceX Demo-1 flight test to the International Space Station for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, which is working with the U.S. aerospace industry to launch astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil for the first time since 2011.
New NASA Book Shares Beauty of Earth from Space Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
Swirling white clouds, deep blue oceans and multicolored landscapes bring to life the pages of NASA’s new 168-page book “Earth,” a collection of dramatic images captured by Earth-observing satellites. The book is available now in hardcover and ebook, and online with interactive features.

Senegal - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
Exercise increased caution in Senegal due to elections, crime, and landmines. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Presidential elections in Senegal are scheduled for February 24, 2019. If no candidate wins a majority during the initial balloting, a second round will be held, either on March 10, March 17, or March 24, with March 17 the […]
Rwanda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Tuesday, 19 February, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. If you plan to enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo, read the Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advisory. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel to Rwanda: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier […]

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