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Sunday, April 5, 2020

Coronavirus In Puerto Rico

There are currently 15 deaths and 378 cases of coronavirus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first cases of coronavirus in Puerto Rico, involved a local man, who had relatives who traveled off the island, and two tourists from northern Italy.

To avoid the spread of the virus, the island will not allow cruise ships or the ferry to the Dominican Republic to dock, and the public school system is close until further notice. In addition, a curfew has been put in place. The Governor of Puerto Rico ordered the closure of non-essential businesses which excludes: supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, banks, and those related to food distribution. The curfew is from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. through April 30.

Puerto Rico will require anyone arriving on the island to quarantine for 14 days either at home or in a hotel. It is not clear how that is going to be enforced.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Devastating 6.4 Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico

A powerful earthquake hit Puerto Rico at 4:24 this morning, causing lots of damage to roads and property. The earthquake was centered in Guanica, but was felt all over the island.
A tsunami warning was issued and then cancelled. Power is out all over Puerto Rico. The Costa Sur power plant suffered structural damage and it is out of service for the time being.

A death in Ponce was reported due to the earthquake and damages throughout different municipalities: Guanica, Guayanilla, Yauco, Lares, Ponce, and Cabo Rojo. This is the strongest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico since 1918. The Governor of Puerto Rico issued an emergency declaration and electricity is expected to be restored tomorrow to some parts of the island.

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Sunday, January 5, 2020

The Lounge At San Juan International Airport

The Lounge at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the place to go while traveling to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The Lounge has 5,000-square-feet and include: sitting/meeting spaces, a dining area, an upscale bar, a quiet room with available charging stations, another room that provides a planetarium-like atmosphere, and a kids room complete with playthings and an xbox gaming console.

The Lounge is located in Terminal C and it is a modern haven that offers complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, all-day snacks, and WI-FI. The Lounge is the perfect place to relax while waiting for a flight. The Lounge is part of the Global Lounge Network, and access is complimentary for Priority Pass and Diners Club cardholders, Star Alliance Gold members, and for first-class passengers on Avianca, Copa and United Airlines. Otherwise there is a fee per person.