HB 645: Prohibit donations of certain blood and blood products 2023 Montana Capitol Tracker

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• FDA, Red Cross say blood from donors with mRNA vaccine is safe for transfusion
• Opinion: Don’t gut L.A.’s best shot at building affordable housing
• FACT CHECK: Did A Montana Bill Make It Illegal To Donate Blood After Receiving An MRNA Vaccine?
• Michigan Legislature
• Bass backs Padilla bill to provide billions of dollars in new homelessness funding
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Opponents slightly outnumbered proponents and included the Montana Nurses Association, the Montana Hospital Association, the Montana Medical Association, the the Montana Primary Care Association and others. In recent weeks, Vitalant has urged blood donors to come forward amid a shortage that has been worsened by adverse weather. Nationwide, the American Red Cross, which in January 2022 declared its first-ever blood crisis, says that someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets every two seconds. Many of the concerns pushed by the bill's proponents often cited uncredible or even biased information to support them.

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Proponents included Rep. Lola Sheldon-Galloway, vice-chairwoman of the House Human Services Committee, which heard the bill on Friday. She repeated claims made in the film “Died Suddenly” that were debunked prior to its release. She said the vaccine caused issues with blood flow, citing her brother, a mortician.

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Field units have reported rationing artillery shells and precision rockets even as Russian troops mount an aggressive push in places like the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar. All the while, senior Biden officials frequently updated McConnell and key House Republican committee leaders, including Reps. Michael McCaul of Texas and Michael R. Turner of Ohio. On explicit orders from Biden, White House officials also avoided directly attacking Johnson over the stalled aid — a directive the president repeatedly instilled in his senior staff. By late October, Republicans finally settled on Johnson, a low-profile lawmaker whose thinking on Ukraine was opaque, to serve as the next speaker. Biden during his congratulatory call with Johnson urged him to quickly pass Ukraine aid and began a months-long, largely behind-the-scenes effort to bring the matter to a vote. At the time, the House was in chaos because the Republican majority had been unable to select a speaker to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, who had been removed more than two weeks earlier.

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Teran served as the leader of the office’s ethics and integrity unit, being responsible for divisions that prosecuted misconduct allegations against police and other public officials, according to Fox News Digital. For months, Teran remained in the position despite the investigation into her. The bill stalled in the Assembly last year over what, if anything, it should specify about wages and the distribution of skilled workers for construction projects. There’s a long-standing dispute between legislators and the powerful State Building and Construction Trades Council, which represents a variety of skilled laborers, over what this and other housing-related bills should say. When an ambitious bill to create a Los Angeles County affordable housing agency stalled in the Assembly late last year after passing in the Senate, author Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) met with stakeholders, considered amendments “and even lit candles” to get it moving, she says.

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“So if the spike protein can circulate in the blood for at least 30 days and act as a prion causing a fatal brain disease, wouldn’t we want to exempt those people from donating blood? Merrill also pointed to an FDA declaration that there is no evidence receiving blood from an mRNA-vaccinated donor has any adverse effect on recipients. Both the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. As a nonprofit newsroom, we believe the healthiest way to sustain and grow CT Mirror is through the support of people who use and value it — loyal, curious readers like you. As legislators learned Tuesday state budget surpluses would top or approach $1 billion through 2026, leaders said Connecticut must scale back an aggressive savings program that critics say is choking core programs.

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Because while it bolsters budget reserves and reduces pension debt, legislators are scrambling to find a fraction of this revenue boon — about $400 million — to avert further cuts next fiscal year in higher education and human services. Chief Medical Officer for the American Red Cross in the Western U.S. Dr. Walter Kelley said this bill would “decimate” blood supply in Montana as 80% of the state has received at least one dose of the vaccine. Though the bill's opponents said there was no evidence to support a ban on vaccinated donors giving blood, the bill's proponents said that was because studies have not yet been done.

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The House Human Services committee has killed a bill that would have made it illegal to donate blood or tissue if the donor had received any mRNA vaccines or treatments. There is no law – or proposed law – in the U.S. that prevents someone from donating blood or tissue if they’ve received an mRNA vaccine. An expert told USA TODAY that mRNA vaccines do not affect one’s blood, and those who have received one can still donate blood.

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“Ukraine is using the weapons provided by NATO Allies to destroy Russian combat capabilities. This makes us all safer, in Europe & North America,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg posted on the platform X. Some U.S. lawmakers said coming to Ukraine’s aid now had helped avert sending a dangerous signal of U.S. weakness to Moscow. Russia, predictably, hammered on what has become a key talking point — that U.S. assistance would do little more than prolong a bloody confrontation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also suggested that the main idea behind the package was to funnel money to U.S. weapons manufacturers. Even so, the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, noted that “Ukrainian forces may suffer additional setbacks in the coming weeks” while waiting for the arrival of weaponry that will allow them to stabilize the front lines.

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Right now, the state requires employers to provide a minimum of three paid sick days. Dr. Michael Busch, director of the Vitalant Research Institute, which monitors antibody levels in U.S. blood supply samples, told Kaiser Health News more than 90% of current donors have either been infected with COVID or vaccinated against it. In addition to creating a severe shortage of blood in the state, opponents said there’s no way to test blood for both Long COVID or the vaccines. "Similar to other vaccines such as those for measles, mumps or influenza, COVID-19 vaccines are designed to generate an immune response to help protect an individual from illness, but vaccine components themselves do not replicate through blood transfusions or alter a blood recipient's DNA. Numark said there is no test available to verify whether the vaccine was in someone's bloodstream, making the bill impossible to comply with if passed into law.

They said it inaccurately classifies millions of dollars of stable revenue as “volatile” to the detriment of education and human services. U.S. and Ukrainian officials said resupply efforts could take place relatively quickly, because of supply chains and logistical networks established early in the more than two-year-old conflict. President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a statement of appreciation moments after the vote, which occurred late Saturday evening Ukraine time. He thanked by name House Speaker Mike Johnson, the Louisiana Republican who had been heavily lobbied by Ukraine’s supporters to bring the measure to a vote despite bitter opposition from his party’s far-right flank. House of Representatives approved a long-sought $61 billion in aid, breaking a legislative logjam that had deepened hardships on the war’s front lines, and made it difficult for Ukrainian forces to fend off Russian attacks on civilian neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. Former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 presidential GOP nominee, has long criticized U.S. support for Ukraine and has defended Putin.

Type O negative is especially needed, as it is the universal blood type, which means it can be received by any other blood type, The Observer reports. Another proponent, Dr. Christine Drivdahl-Smith, a family medicine doctor in Miles City, said the COVID-19 vaccine can cause prion disease, more widely known as mad cow disease. Sheldon-Galloway explained that her brother is a mortician and said that since the onset of COVID-19 vaccines, the blood in the corpses he embalms has become more "fibrous." In Montana, 13,995 people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 and at least 3,634 people have died. During the Christmas and New Years holidays, 13 Montanans died due to COVID-19 complications, according to data from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. But the speaker said he expects legislators will be ready to revisit a threshold next year that hasn’t be re-evaluated since 2018.

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• The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
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In an effort to address the state’s ongoing housing crisis, California lawmakers approved SB 423, which adds an additional 10 years to a state housing law that allows developers to cut through some local bureaucracy and get housing projects built more quickly. It’s crunch time in Sacramento as state Senate and Assembly members reach this year’s legislative deadline tonight. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

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On Monday night, HHS committee members voted to table the bill in a 19 to 1 vote. He told the committee that the bill would contradict federal regulations that require the organ recipient and the donor to have the COVID-19 vaccination before any procedure can take place. The organizations also acknowledge the very rare reports of myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, following the second dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

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White House officials came to view Johnson as a direct and honest actor throughout the negotiations, according to a senior administration official. Biden had success finding common ground with Republicans earlier in his term to win the passage of a $1-trillion infrastructure deal, legislation to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and an expansion of federal healthcare services for veterans exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits. And he knew there was plenty of Republican support for further Ukraine funding. However, proponents said the bill, a continuation of anti-vaccine legislation that passed last session, was about medical autonomy and the right to receive blood from donors had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. "In summary, there is no scientific evidence that demonstrates adverse outcomes from the transfusions of blood products collected from vaccinated donors and, therefore, no medical reason to distinguish or separate blood donations from individuals who have received a COVID-19 vaccination," they said. Numark, senior vice president of a blood collection nonprofit, said there’s no way to test for the components outlined in the bill, including “gene-altering proteins, nanoparticles, high-count spike proteins from long COVID-19, and other DNA chemotherapies, among other COVID-19 related restrictions.

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According to data from the CDC, approximately two-thirds of Montanans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while just 3 percent of eligible donors nationwide donate blood. Cliff Numark, the Senior Vice President of Donor Services for blood supplier nonprofit Vitalant, said the bill would cause "devastating harm" to the state's healthcare system, and potentially reduce the state's overall blood supply by as much as 80 percent. “Montana’s blood supply could be cut by up to 80%, leading to adverse patient outcomes including unnecessary and unconscionable death,” said senior vice president of blood collection nonprofit Vitalant, Cliff Numark. A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and leave patients at risk of even death, said opponents of House Bill 645.

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No one in the legislature has proposed repealing this savings system but many have said it should be adjusted to allow more funds to be spent. And none of those projections includes increases in federal Medicaid grants and miscellaneous revenues that will boost this fiscal year’s operating surplus from $86 million to $257 million. European allies, for their part, had watched the drawn-out aid drama with mounting anxiety and exasperation. “I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine, and we will have a chance for victory,” Zelensky said through an interpreter. The House has pushed a $95-billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.

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At that point, anything not passed is dead and bills approved by lawmakers head to Gov. Gavin Newsom to be signed into law or vetoed. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. “An immediate effective date would fit this building emergency,” he said in a January email. From a practical standpoint, Numark said a ban would result in "unnecessary and unconscionable" death.

We have already lost precious time getting this agency set up and at work creating and preserving affordable housing in Los Angeles County. With the trades council offering no objections and the support of numerous nonprofits, including affordable housing developers, along with the county and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Culver City, and Bell Gardens, among others, the Legislature should pass this bill as soon as possible. Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API.

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"This house bill would criminalize the act of attempting to altruistically donate blood," Numark said. An Instagram post claims that a bill has made it illegal to donate blood after receiving an mRNA vaccine. The post shares this information through a photo of white text on a green background. This guide is an effort to make the quantifiable aspects of the Montana Legislature more accessible to the public by compiling information about lawmakers, proposed bills and the legislative process. This is a project of Montana Free Press, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom that aims to provide Montanans with in-depth, nonpartisan news coverage.

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The House vote “will make the United States of America richer, further ruin Ukraine and result in the deaths of even more Ukrainians, the fault of the Kyiv regime,” Peskov said, according to official Russian media. With the imminent arrival of aid, though, Ukrainian forces “will likely be able to blunt the current Russian offensive assuming the resumed U.S. assistance arrives promptly,” the institute said. For instance, administration officials at the speaker’s request briefed Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), two hard-right members who were persistent antagonists of Johnson.

“For years now we’ve heard the words ‘safe and effective.’ Our entire planet has echoed these words. We’ve seen two Montana governors utter these same words...many of my constituents questions, just because we hear these two words ‘safe and effective’ a million-plus times, does that make them true? The Red Cross, which provides roughly 40% of the country’s blood supply, follows FDA guidance for donations and does not require a deferral time for eligible donors who received an mRNA vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration said people who get a “nonreplicating, inactivated or mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine” do not have to undergo a waiting period prior to donating blood, according to guidance issued in January 2022. The guidance also said respiratory viruses are not known to spread through blood transfusion and that there have been no reported cases of transfusion-transmitted coronaviruses worldwide. Montana state Rep. Greg Kmetz introduced it as a constituent bill based on concerns from Montanans about the potential effect of such vaccines on blood recipients, as reported by the Billings Gazette.

This condition has developed in less than 3% of mRNA vaccine recipients, according to WHO. House and Senate Republican leaders also have been wary of changing any of the parameters of the savings program. Sign up for CT Mirror's daily newsletters to stay updated on Connecticut policy and government news. Legislative language and other materials posted on this page are subject to frequent change and may not reflect the Committee's most recent discussions or actions.

Even with a burst of new weapons and ammunition, it is unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. The bill was also, wisely, amended to exempt actions by the new agency to finance new building or preserve affordable housing from challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act. This state law, which requires an assessment of the impacts of new development, is often misused by opponents of development to stop or slow housing projects for low-income or homeless people. CEQA requirements will still apply to the actual development projects financed by the agency. "Blood donations from individuals who have received a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for use in the U.S. are safe for transfusion," Red Cross officials told Newsweek in a statement. A Montana Republican is pushing a bill to bar those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine or suffer from "long COVID" from donating blood—a proposal some critics say could effectively eradicate the state's supply of blood.

In an 82-to-18 vote, legislators acted on the bill with almost no discussion at all. Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO), have undergone extensive scrutiny in clinical trials. COVID-19 has been the third leading cause of death since 2021, topped only by heart disease and cancer, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Bart Classen that makes this claim, there is no evidence to suggest that mRNA vaccines cause mad cow disease or other neurodegenerative diseases, according to the American Council on Science and Health as well as a fact-check report by USA Today. Eight people spoke in support of the bill, including Rep. Lola Sheldon-Galloway, R-Great Falls, who referred to a Facebook post as supporting documentation that the COVID-19 vaccine is directly tied to mysterious deaths in the area. Misinformation about messenger RNA has been rampant among the far right since COVID-19 vaccinations were developed in record time using this biotechnology and vaccination mandates hit health care facilities.

Many European leaders have long been nervous that a second Trump presidency would mean decreased U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO. The European anxiety was heightened in February when Trump in a campaign speech warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that don’t meet defense spending goals if he returns to the White House. Russian forces have exploited air defense shortages in the city, pummeling the region’s energy infrastructure, and looking to shape conditions for a potential summer offensive to seize the city. The administration and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have called the social media site a growing national security concern. If the bill to create the agency passes, it would still need a financing mechanism. The best approach would be to ask voters to approve a local measure in 2024 to fund the agency’s initiatives since it’s too late for advocates to collect the signatures needed to place it on the November ballot.

The ultimate guide to advertising design

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But it’s important to note that web design and graphic design are different. Brand design is the practice of setting guidelines and best practices for a company to use across all branded materials to ensure a consistent brand identity. Brand designers help communicate the personality, tone, and core messaging of a company, so this work involves a lot of strategy. Although the term “graphic design” has only been around since the 1920s, the art form itself has been an important part of visual communication for thousands of years. We can see early examples of graphic design in ancient manuscripts and even prehistoric cave paintings. Thinx is a brand that is no stranger to having hard conversations, pushing the envelope with their ad design, or shocking their audience.

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It means add it to your swipe file—your folder of every ad and ad component that has something you want to emulate, like a moodboard for ads. This could be a headline that draws you in, eye-catching art, a catchy call to action—anything that makes you connect with the ad. These are the ads that arrive directly to your door, courtesy of your postal carrier.

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When you pursue a career in graphic design, you get to flex your creative skills and put them to use while learning and implementing new technologies in your work. If you want a critical hand in shaping how a company, brand, or product comes across to the world, it’s worth pursuing a career in graphic design. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in graphic design, there’s no better way to get a feel for which disciplines interest you most than to play around with graphic design software and tools.

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Both disciplines utilise storytelling as a means to engage their audience, build brand recognition, and create an emotional connection with the target market. Advertising typically involves persuasive messaging to encourage potential customers to take action, such as purchasing a product or signing up for a service. Graphic Design, however, prioritises aesthetics and visual elements to communicate information and evoke emotions.

There are no licensure or certification requirements to pursue work as an advertising and graphic design specialist. Students are responsible for meeting the technical requirements of the courses, including having a working laptop with Adobe Creative Cloud. That’s why you need to think about the type of response you’d like from your audience and find the perfect combo between your brand’s colors and those that will help you achieve your goals. This means making sure that you incorporate your logo, color palette, typography, and other brand elements that are specific to your business (like an icon, a pattern, or a particular photographic style).

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Marketing designers may work on small projects, such as the layout of a promotional email, or large multi-faceted projects, such as designing the booth, hand-outs, and print materials for trade shows. That’s the message that Headspace wants you to get with its new ad campaign. The advertising design features active, healthy people from all walks of life, explaining how meditation helps them do what they do a little bit better.

Graphic designers create visuals using computer software or by drawing them by hand. Combining art and technology, graphic designers use various design elements to create distinctive visuals for clients and companies. A graphic designer can work with print or digital media, and they can create their designs by hand or using computer software. Staying on top of cutting-edge technology and design trends makes working in this evolving industry an exciting and challenging career choice. Graphic designers in advertising collaborate with other designers, marketing departments and stakeholders to develop effective, content-rich material. In addition to creating eye-catching designs and page layouts, graphic designers in advertising also create print advertisements for campaigns and design logos.

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Graphic design is a form of communication that uses colours, shapes, images, and words to create visual content that surrounds us in many forms—namely, print and digital media. Effective designs communicate information that inspires and informs consumers, making it critical for any business' success. As a graphic designer, you want to use these five principles in conjunction with the five basic principles of good graphic design. These five universal principles teach us how to communicate our message regardless of the medium used to create the advertisement design. The future of graphic design in advertising is not just about new technologies or trends; it’s about a mindset.

Effective advertising means capturing customer attention and communicating brand messages in a memorable way. Good advertising graphics and design will help make that a reality, making a significant impact on the success of advertising campaigns. It forms a brand’s visual identity and conveys the brand’s message without the need for words. While graphic design can serve various purposes, both aesthetic and financial, advertising graphic design prioritizes different elements. While aesthetics and visual principles are important, ad designs must primarily include a compelling call to action and communicate the benefits of a product or service. In advertising, multiple designs are often created as part of a campaign.

Through visuals, it tells stories, conveys complex ideas, and creates emotional connections. This visual storytelling is crucial in capturing attention in a crowded market. Developing a distinctive brand identity is about more than logos and color schemes; it’s about creating a visual language that communicates your brand’s essence to customers. Consistency across all materials is key, so consider compiling a style guide to maintain uniformity. This example from Heineken is a great example of an ad that is not only hard to miss, but leaves a first impression that's hard to forget.

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Advertising design is the creation of artwork used in ads, typically for products or services. After you identify holidays that would work for your audience, it’s time to start designing some marketing materials around those themes, depending on what type of campaigns you thought of. In contrast, advertising graphic design requires a more strategic approach with a focus on professionalism and the inclusion of a product or service benefit. Ad designs are created primarily as sales tactics and serve that purpose exclusively. This module will develop your understanding of specialist subject areas of creative practice through studio and workshop based activities. You will be able to further develop individual approaches in using creative processes analysing, evaluating visual pieces of work and presentation methods.

Graphic designers play a vital role in this process by translating the brand’s style into visual communication. Consistency across all company materials is crucial to making products recognizable to a broad audience. Graphic designers integrate various elements into a unified style, ensuring that every aspect conveys the same message.

7 Best Things To Do In Costa Maya Cruise Port + Port Guide

Kohunlich (pronounced Co-Hoon-Leech) sits in the middle of the Yucatan jungle, about an hour to an hour and a half from Costa Maya. Here, you can explore the 1500-year-old ruins without fighting large crowds or walking all day like larger sites. There’s no beach access from the Costa Maya port, so head into Mahahual. From there, you can walk the street until you find a spot you like at a restaurant. Head over, order a few drinks of lunch and enjoy the time at the beach. The other issue is that they might be taken up by a restaurant or hotel offering beach service.

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Although shore excursions to Mahahual are available, we saw few cruise visitors in the village on the day of our visit. Unlike the larger Cancun and Cozumel, Costa Maya was developed specifically as a cruise destination by a private company. This cruise-focused port has shops, restaurants, bars and pools scattered among an open air mall. Visitors can easily spend the day at this small tourist village. The cruise port terminal is secured for cruise passengers and employees who work at the terminal only.

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Summer in the Caribbean is characterized by high humidity and temperatures in the low 90s Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). The pier at Costa Maya has berths for up to four large cruise ships. The locals are generally friendly; although some sellers can be pushy.

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If you forgot or need anything, there is one other option — Costa Maya has a pharmacy in port with just about anything you’d need. It’s also considerably cheaper than buying these items on the ship. A free trolley service to take you from your ship to the terminal building. The pier can be long if you have walking difficulties or travelling with little children. A typical excursion there lasts the entire day and includes lunch, an open bar and transportation for $60 to $70. Anyone interested in Mayan culture may want to visit the ruins at either Chacchoben, Kohunlich or the ruins at Dzibanche and Kinichna.

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Spend the day on the beach – there are several beach clubs along this stretch of promenade. Once you’re on the other side of Amorino’s, you’re getting closer to the taxi and rental area. Plus you’ve avoided at least another dozen shops that try to lure you inside to buy. Costa Maya was the first “manufactured” cruise port in the Caribbean, but the infrastructure didn’t last too long.

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Knowing a few words or phrases in Spanish, including please and thank you, is always helpful. However, English is widely spoken by tour guide, shopkeepers and restaurant workers at the cruise port and surrounding tourist areas. If you prefer to use the local currency, you can withdraw Pesos at ATMs, which are located within the Costa Maya cruise terminal. It was a long walk to the end of the port, but we felt that it was pretty easy to find the meeting spot.

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This tropical paradise offers many activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. From pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters to ancient Mayan ruins and vibrant coral reefs, Costa Maya has something for everyone. The port was damaged severely by Hurricane Dean in 2007, including the cruise ship dock, but quickly recovered and welcomed cruise ships again in 2008. Costa Maya, located on the Caribbean coast in Mexico, is famous for more than its stunning white sand beaches. Many shore excursions occur in spectacular Mayan ruins that showcase an ancient civilization.

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Many cruise visitors walk along the Malecon to the lighthouse at the village’s north end. Sailing on a catamaran is one of the most popular activities when spending a day in Costa Maya. Many day excursions include food, drink, and a choice of snacks or food.

Located off the coast of Mahahual, Banco Chinchorro is the largest coral atoll in the northern hemisphere. There are even a number of shipwrecks to explore, including a Dutch galleon where you can still see its cannons on the seafloor. Dive shops in Mahahual will offer tours, and some cruise lines might also have excursions.

Once inside the terminal, shops are the first thing you will come across. On the left-hand side, craft markets sell all sorts of souvenirs. On your right, the typical duty-free shops you would expect in any Caribbean cruise port, such as the ubiquitous Diamonds International and its sister Tanzanite International. Dzibanche is said to be the first capital of the Kaan Dynasty, also known as the Snake Dynasty and the center of social and economic activities for the local population.

The best ATV shore excursions include fajitas or tacos, Mexican beers or non-alcoholic cold drinks, and time at the Costa Maya beach. The best thing is that the start-off point and return destination are only a five-minute taxi ride from the cruise port. You’ll find a tourist booth with information for local beaches and excursions that will take you outside of the cruise port area. There is also a meeting area for those who have pre-booked Costa Maya shore excursions and tours.

A 50-minute drive from Costa Maya are some of Mexico’s most stunning archaeological sites—the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. Visit these places for a fascinating cultural experience and learn about Mayan civilization. Seeing them gracefully gliding through the air while performing acrobatic moves is mesmerizing.

Located just five minutes from the cruise port, it is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the stunning views. Swim-up bars are popular in Costa Maya, offering a refreshing and convenient way to enjoy a drink while cooling off in the water. In the cruise port, you’ll find a variety of swim-up bars, each with unique offerings. You can discover this hidden gem on your next cruise ship stop in Costa Maya. Costa Maya, located on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, is a vibrant destination that offers many attractions and experiences for visitors. From ancient ruins to cultural shows and exciting activities, Costa Maya has something for everyone.

For those looking for adventure and thrill, ride ATVs through Costa Maya while your guide introduces you to their local culture. Always wanted to learn to scuba diva but haven’t gotten to it? Discovery scuba is an amazing way for first-timers or beginners to get an introduction to scuba diving. You can purchase them through your cruise line, which usually includes a ride to the terminal, or you can buy them online and hop a taxi at the terminal.

While it takes only a couple of minutes to see, it’s a neat landmark on your way into town. You can also take a photo with the “Mahahual” sign (complete with a huge marlin sculpture) to remember your vacation. In the port area you’ll find all sorts of shops, including one selling dozens of different types of tequila. Stop in to pick up a bottle as an authentic (and tasty) souvenir before you head back to the ship. Alcohol is checked in when you get back to the ship and returned to you the last night of your cruise.

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Seating areas vary depending on party size but you are guaranteed a beach chair for each guest and a beach bed at each seating location. Costa Maya has changed time zone to EST (Eastern Standard Time), the same time zone in the East Coast of North America, 5 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Since the change to EST, Costa Maya is not scheduled to participate in daylight saving time.

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It’s an excursion offered through the cruise lines that gives you an hour-long ride on a huge guitar-shaped bus where the atmosphere is lively and the drinks flow freely. After your ride you are dropped off at a beach club to spend the rest of your day… with an open bar to continue the party. Just be sure to bring a few bucks for lunch so that you don’t have to drink on an empty stomach. What better way to spend the day surrounded by some of the most beautiful water than to hop aboard a catamaran and soak up the sun? Cruise lines offer excursions aboard the boats, which many times come with a lunch and a snorkeling session.

How to explore Costa Maya on a cruise

This way, you are guaranteed a bike, giving you the freedom to ride along the promenade (Malecon), visit shops, and relax on the beach. Electric bikes are another popular mode of transportation in Costa Maya. They provide a fun and eco-friendly way to explore the area without walking long distances or having the hassle of renting a golf cart. You can rent bikes from various vendors in the cruise port area and Mahahual village. Most cruise passengers find walking the easiest way to get around the cruise port area.

What to Do in Puerto Costa Maya Instead of a Shore Excursion

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has available 26 shore excursions. Oceania Cruises organizes 19 shore excursions, Holland America offers 19 cruise excursions, and Princess has 19 excursions available. These attractions are between 2 miles (3.2 km) and 100 miles (160 km) from the cruise port terminal.

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You can do practically anything you can do in other ports, all within the relatively small area. Try to avoid the hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November. But your port schedule may be disrupted due to high winds or heavy rain. Be aware that although most vendors accept US dollars, they may give you change in pesos. So, it’s always worth checking beforehand what type of change you’ll get.

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Book an excursion to the Seven Colors Lagoon, commonly known as Bacalar Lagoon. It gets its name from the different shades of blues and teals coloring the surrounding water. Your day trip will include transportation, drinks, food, and exciting activities like kayaking and swimming in the clear waters.

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It’s easy enough to set up a spot and order something while you enjoy the beach. After you get a ride into Mahahual, you’ll find there is a “main drag” — a walkway that winds down alongside the beach. On one side you’ll have the beach and the other is filled with shops and restaurants. Just down the coast from the cruise pier is a large lighthouse that stands on the point at the beginning of Mahahual.

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You can marvel at coral reefs, colorful fish, sea turtles, manatees, and dolphins here. Besides swimming with marine mammals, the attraction features shows that entertain visitors with dolphin acrobatics and aerial performances. Most visitors who interact with the dolphins say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, never to be missed. If you decide to spend the day at the Costa Maya Cruise Port, there is plenty to do. Costa Maya Cruise Port has a diverse range of shopping options. Some of the first shops you come across are craft markets selling souvenirs.

You can either book in advance or find a last-minute excursion with one of the on-site tour operators. The Costa Maya is becoming one of the most popular cruise ports on Caribbean cruise itineraries. The Costa Maya cruise port is a gateway to beautiful beaches and cultural experiences in the Mexican Caribbean. During our recent cruise to Costa Maya on Virgin Valiant Lady, we decided to do a day trip to Chacchobeen Mayan Ruins.

While it started as a small fishing village, it’s now a tourist attraction offering plenty of activities to enjoy. If you love water activities, paddle boarding is an exciting activity to try out. Costa Maya, also known as Puerto Costa Maya, grew out of developing the area to suit tourism. Tourism picked up, cruise ships started making the port’s waters a destination, and the process trickled to the nearby areas. You’ll be greeted by tour guides offering up excursions if you haven’t booked something to do already.

It is the first Western Caribbean port designed exclusively for the cruise ship industry and is strategically located just hours from Cancun on Mexico's southern Yucatan Peninsula. Most cruise visitors who want a beach end up at Mahahual Beach, which is narrow and packed with chairs and tables for the hotel visitors. Mahahual Beach is often available as a shore excursion from cruise lines that include transportation.

But what you’ll also notice is that in the port complex there is tons offered, including shopping, restaurants, swimming with dolphins, and more. You can book the shore excursions through your cruise line or with a local tour operator outside the terminal building. Several local taxi operators provide quick and cheap travel to Mahahual.

Chacchoben ruins are probably one of the few accessible Mayan ruins in Mexico. Sure you can head to the ship’s spa… or even get a massage on the beach for that matter. But Costa Maya offers a special “Mayan Healing Rituals” that include an herbal bath, a sweat lodge, clay mask, a coconut milk bath, and a hammock massage. It’s a unique take on the traditional spa experience and a trip to the spa that won’t soon be forgotten. The beach and swimming are available too, but restaurants have taken over most of the best spots.

At a 90 degree angle to this pier is what used to be the primary docking pier. Kohunlich archeological complex is the largest Costa Maya ruins that consists of mainly residential buildings and palaces. The archeological site is impressive and known for the beautiful stucco masks of the Sun God that decorate the central staircase of the Temple of the Masks. If you wish, climb the 27 steps up to the top of the acropolis for great views over the jungle, or walk through the ceremonial plazas, the ball court and another structural group. Please don’t forget to come back to whatsinport.com for new and updated port guides.

Bed Bugs On Board: How Cruise Ships Get Rid Of These Pests

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• Tips For How To Avoid Bed Bugs on Cruise Ships
• What should I do if I think there are bed bugs in my cabin?
• What to do if there are bed bugs in your cabin
• Separate the outdoor clothes from your cabin clothes
• Red- rusty blood spots on sheets and furniture

Any type of hotel or ship can suffer from bedbugsincluding premium or 4 star hotels. The reason is thatthe presence of bed bugs has nothing to do with cleanliness. You should put your luggage outside or in a garage to allow it to get better. In order to prevent getting bitten, wear tight-fitting clothing to bed. Bed bugs are beneficial because they hide, but they will be visible if you are looking in the right places. Some bites appear to be mosquito bites and cause little to no pain, while others cause severe redness and itching.

Tips For How To Avoid Bed Bugs on Cruise Ships

Cruise ships and hotels are required to use other products, which are mostly effective in killing and preventing bed bug infestations. It's often hard to differentiate between a bed bug bite and a mosquito or flea bite. The CDC reports that bite marks often look like swollen, reddish areas, either in a straight line or randomly arranged, which itch.

What should I do if I think there are bed bugs in my cabin?

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I think bed bugs are likely brought on from a pre cruise hotel and it could even be be that OP brought them on. You might see an influx of rodents at this time of year, because as the weather cools mice and rats seek warmth anywhere they can find it. Many homes may experience rodent infestations at this time of year more than any other. Inspect your mattress and bedding, especially in any folds or corners, for the presence of bed bugs or their molted exoskeletons. They can often be found behind your bed's headboard, but you may not be able to see behind it if it's attached to the wall.

What to do if there are bed bugs in your cabin

Bed bugs are gifted hitchhikers with the annoying ability to spread from one place to another. They stow away on unsuspecting people’s clothes and personal items in search of a host to feed. Bed bugs’ sensitivity to carbon dioxide, heat, and even pheromones allows them to track humans and feed in the dark.

That means finding an excellent destination and enjoying some much needed time for relaxation. Bedbugs are small parasitic insects that are typically brought aboard cruise ships in guests’ luggage. They don’t carry disease and they are easily brought in on luggage.

I haven't ever seen a problem in a hotel or cruise ship but I do always lift the mattress & look for signs.....just habit. Fabric sleep sleeves that you bring with and sleep inside,  probably will not protect you from bed bugs as they can bite right through the fabric. If you suspect the presence of bed bugs,  ask for another room that is at least100 feet away from the room you are giving up. 100 feet is theapproximate distance a bed bug will walk from room to room looking fora human host. Because of this, no home, apartment, hotel, airplane orshipanywhere in the worldcan protect itself. The best approach is to know what to look for andhow to travel bed bug free.

How do I know if I've been bitten by bed bugs?

Pacific Explorer is currently homeported from Auckland, offering New Zealand and South Pacific itineraries. Over the next few months, the 77,441-gross-ton, Sun-class ship will move first to Melbourne, then Adelaide, then Fremantle to offer a wide range of cruises from various homeports. “We thoroughly investigate any claims of bites from any pests and are pleased to confirm there were no pests found on board,” a statement from the cruise line read. I didn't list the ship or cruise line because they made it right in the end. I really wanted people to realize that this can happen and to check the cabin before sleeping there. Here in Florida we refer to them as no-see-ums because they are so small that you can't see them unless you are looking really closely for whatever is biting the living heck out of you.

Do it all or nothing at all – that’s the beauty of a Bahamas cruise with Norwegian. Why is i that they always come up before you go on vacation? Like you always hear of a plane crashing before you get on one, etc. We go on the Valor in April and I don't want to have to worry about bed bugs.

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All Stateroom Attendants are trained to recognize the possible presence of bedbugs and are required to conduct weekly inspections of every cabin. Frequent re-inspection continues for the next several months. When ships are taken out of service for their routine maintenance period, all staterooms receive an extensive pest control treatment at that time, as well. We’ve both had bed bug issues while traveling on multiple occasions with Dan. I’ve used these simple tricks to get rid of bed bugs numerous times (and my luggage).

I’ve never  seen or found bed bugs (thank goodness) but I’ve heard you should check the edges of the mattress and you will see dark, black or rusty red specs if there are bed bugs. These days many places use a full mattress cover..in that case I look at the edges of the cover. In my 5 Carnival cruises ( soon to be 6 ) I have never encountered, nor have I met anyone who has encountered bed bugs.

Bed bugs leave behind brown fecal spots on a mattress, usually near the seams or other hiding spaces. If you see brownish or reddish spots, what looks like the skin of a bug, or any other discoloring, DO NOT bring your luggage into the room. To avoid bedbugs, be sure to inspectthe cabin priorto bringing your luggage into the room.

According to the NZ Herald, all three passengers used the same stateroom on different sailings. P&O Australia did conduct a full investigation of the stateroom when the official complaint was made, but found no evidence of bed bugs. Perhaps some of us have used the wrong terminology in referring to the tiny, itchy red spots all over one's skin after some time ashore (not mosquitoes).

Bed bugs are significantly reduced when Royal Caribbean consistently washes all of its bedding at 155 degrees Fahrenheit. Pest control personnel thoroughly inspect the stateroom, passengers’ luggage, and belongings after discovering any infestations. Even if you've signed up for a luxury cruise, you could be at risk of getting bed bugs in your room, as this pest is happy to explore, Cruise Critic noted. Once they are on a ship, infestations are easy as the bed bugs have nowhere else to go, and neither do you. While hostels and hotels have a much greater likelihood of becoming infested with bed bugs, cruise ships can be under the right circumstances.

Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that are often brought onto cruise ships in guests’ luggage. Bed bugs can indeed be problematic on cruise ships, just as they can be common in hotels, schools, or at home. These small, parasitic bugs feed on blood, and their bites can cause redness, raised bumps or welts, and itching. In general, symptoms may appear within minutes of a bite, or may take days to appear.

DEET use is being discouraged due to the possibility of health problems, particularly for children. Many cruise ship companies will only clean your room but leave you to launder your garments. However, some have a crew to clean all your necessary belongings.

How to Avoid Bed Bugs on Cruise Ships Cruising Tips and Tricks

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• Bahamas
• What Can Passengers Do to Prevent Bed Bugs?
• Youth and Family
• Before Setting Sail, Inspect Your Cabin for These 5 Pests
• CRUISE HIVE NEWSLETTER
• Bed Bug Claims Continue Aboard P&O Cruises Ship
• Pest control tips

Most infestations are started through contact with infected people. To avoid carrying the bugs to your cabin, remove the outdoor ones and put them in a sealable plastic bag. Collecting samples of the bed bugs in your specimen container or plastic bag would be wise.

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As a result, you rarely come across mosquitoes on cruise ships. Bed bugs, unlike other insects, can survive in vacuum hoses. To prevent bed bugs from fleeing the vacuum when you’re finished, you should vacuum them out before cleaning them. Remove the vacuum bag from its container and seal it with tape when you’re finished. Cruise ships are famous for their buffets and plentiful food options, but bringing snacks back to your cabin may end up introducing fruit flies.

What Can Passengers Do to Prevent Bed Bugs?

Royal Caribbean has procedures in place to eliminate bed bugs if they're found onboard, including fumigating, deep cleaning and replacing various soft goods. There's a beach with your name on it once you plan a Bahamas cruise vacation. Slip away for a 3-, 4- or 5-day cruise from Miami or Tampa, or cruise from Orlando (Port Canaveral) if you're in need of a quick getaway. Visit Great Stirrup Cay, where you can swim with stingrays, kayak, or enjoy island cocktails in your own private cabana. Whether you're looking for a tropical adventure, a little romance, or just a great time with the kids, we've got plenty of Bahamas cruises to choose from. Add in Freestyle Cruising with our award-winning dining, entertainment, and accommodations and you have the perfect Bahamas vacation.

Youth and Family

You can use these tips to keep bed bugs at bay for the rest of your life. Bed bugs do not spread disease, but they do leave achy bites on your arms and legs. You should inform your accommodations that you have discovered bed bugs. If your accommodations do not act quickly enough to clean your room or move you, you should ask them to do so. You can eliminate bed bugs on your clothing in the most effective and quickest way possible with a hot wash and dryer. In 2020, The USA Today reported on an actress going public about being bitten by bed bugs in Princess Cruises.

Before Setting Sail, Inspect Your Cabin for These 5 Pests

You cannot control passengers, their activities, and their movements. These small crowded places provide a suitable ground for bed bugs to thrive and multiply rapidly. Text messages obtained by the Times indicate that Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line take specific steps to keep bed bugs from spreading to their ships. Bed bugs can also be found in the living rooms of single-family homes, apartments, and hotels. Cruise ships are said to be a source of bed bugs for passengers, but the reports aren’t as common as they are for other types of lodging. Cruise ships are among the top vacation preferences for many folks.

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These tiny creatures can strike fear if you spot them, but most likely, if you see anything, it will just be evidence of them. Mice and rats are dirty rodents that carry diseases that make humans sick. So, you’ll want to do a quick check, especially if you have young children who enjoy exploring all the nooks, crannies and corners of the room. You may seek compensation for health costs, damaged or lost property, and mental suffering due to bed bugs.

We recommend the Bed Bug Patrol Luggage spray because the manufacturer went through the trouble of providing treatment test from Snell Scientific. The spray demonstrated a 100% mortality rate on the tested bed bugs. Mosquitos can hang out at the beach for a long time, and there’s that breeze off the ocean that keeps mosquito activity at bay, which some believe keeps them at bay. Mosquitoes frequently congregate in water because water provides them with a habitat. More than just Zika… visiting popular Caribbean destinations has always exposed you to a number of mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito bites are a common hazard in these areas, so make sure you avoid them while you’re there.

Bed Bug Claims Continue Aboard P&O Cruises Ship

If you have blood spots on your mattress or bedside furniture, you may be dealing with a sweet, musty odor. If you require medical attention, you may be able to see the ship’s doctor, but you will have to pay for it. Each cabin on the Carnival is inspected weekly by a team of specially trained personnel.

If you spot them, let your cabin steward know so they can treat for and take care of the problem for you. Immediately inform the cruise ship staff about the issue so that they can take the necessary actions to address the problem. All the complaints are focused on one cabin on the ship, but across separate cruises between August and October 2023. And another post noted that a cruiser left his balcony door open all night, and in the morning he found his cabin walls covered with hundreds of little bugs from outside. They're found worldwide and don't spread disease, but their bites can be itchy and uncomfortable. Some people do have allergic reactions to the bites that would require medical attention.

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The easiest was to do this isto check the mattress, as studies showthat 50% of the bed bugs in a room will be in around the bed. You canalso ask your room attendant if the ship has had any problems and howthey were treated. Many ships will super heat a room for several hoursat 120 degrees to kill all bed bugs. Examine any small spaces where your belongings may hide, such as seams of clothing or pockets. If you suspect you have a bed bug, use a paper towel to get rid of it. Bed bugs can be found in a variety of places, including wooden bed frames, rugs, and even curtains.

Often that happens  after that a person stays in a bed bug infested hotel the night before thecruise. The bedbugs hide in the luggage and then hopoff at their next destination. Disney has a long history of providing excellent guest service. Guests, on the other hand, may be badly bitten or suffer damage if infestations are not taken into account.

The bed bug’s ability to hide and feed is disrupted with heat and an electronic noise created by this device. The good news is that bed bugs don’t transmit diseases, but they can still be an unpleasant pest. The last thing you want, or expect, is a pest problem to interrupt your good time. While cruise lines do a lot to prevent pests onboard, pests can still find their way in. That’s why it’s important to take a few minutes and check for potential issues inside your cabin. Doing so will protect you and your family from sickness, or just misery.

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit. Never...in over 250 cruises....64 of which have been on Carnival. To receive credit as the author, enter your information below. The spray is made with essential oils and is 100% natural, so you do not have to spray an insecticide on your luggage or bed. If you have to go to work in the morning, you can most likely still spend the majority of your time in a swimsuit.

GP Dr Jeff Lowe warned bed bugs are now a part of international travel. Bed bugs take on a differentappearancedepending on where they are in their life cycle. As you can see below,they start as small white eggs which are cemented onto thesurface. Eggs are visible to the eye and are the size of a pin head. Abed bug nymph is small and straw colored and are approximately 1/8inch. An adult will grow to 1/4 inch and willtake on a darker reddish brown color.

Bed bugs can be eliminated by using a variety of techniques, including bed bug traps, exterminators can assist you in removing them. Heat, a poison, or a trap may all be used to get rid of these pests in your home. There is no definitive answer to this question as Royal Caribbean does not release information about bed bug infestations on their ships. However, there have been a few reports of bed bugs being found on Royal Caribbean ships. If you are concerned about bed bugs, it is best to contact Royal Caribbean directly to inquire about their policies and procedures for dealing with bed bugs. As the weather cools down, you may notice fewer pests around your house than you have seen during the warmer months.