Dominican Republic - American tourists found dead in resorts, same cause of death, 2018/2019

[Herat]

US State Department travel advisory:

Dominican Republic International Travel Information

 

[margarita25]

US State Department travel advisory:

Dominican Republic International Travel Information

“Dominican Republic
Travel Advisory
April 15, 2019
Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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country information page.

If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
• Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
• Follow the advice of resort and tour operators regarding local safety and security concerns
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for the Dominican Republic.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information on crime.”

 

[margarita25]

US State Department travel advisory:

Dominican Republic International Travel Information

“Health:

While private hospitals in large cities are generally adequate, the quality of care can vary. Public hospitals and those outside large cities are not necessarily up to U.S. medical standards. You may need to pay a deposit or fees before receiving emergency medical treatment. See our website for additional information on medical assistance in the Dominican Republic.

We do not pay medical bills. Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas.

Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most health care providers in the Dominican Republic only accept cash payments and these payments often must be made prior to treatment and/or before the patient’s hospital discharge. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of the Dominican Republic to ensure the medication is legal in the Dominican Republic. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.

The following diseases are prevalent:

• Chikungunya
• Dengue
• Yellow Fever
• Zika

Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tap Water: Tap water is unsafe to drink. Bottled water and beverages are considered safe.

Cosmetic Surgery: Be aware of the risks associated with cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. U.S. citizens have suffered serious complications or died during or after having cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic, including from complications and infections detected only after departure from the Dominican Republic. Verify the credentials and qualifications of any plastic surgeon and discuss post-surgical care and the detection and management of post-surgical infection prior to any procedure. See the CDC’s website on medical tourism for additional information.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “

 

[merrymary]

Danielle Waugh‏ @DanielleWaughTV 5m5 minutes ago
The US State Dept has issued a level 2 advisory for the #DominicanRepublic - meaning travelers should “exercise increased caution.” The Canadian Govt has issued a level 3 advisory for the island.

As I understand it, the US has been a level 2 since Apr of this year....

 

[musicaljoke]

It rather sounds like anti-freeze poisoning. But wouldn't it be odd to find anti-freeze in the DR?

 

[Inthedetails]

https://nypost.com/2019/06/14/so-ma...ominican-republic-trips-after-mystery-deaths/

"So many people are pulling out of Dominican Republic trips after mystery deaths"

 

[Gunslinging Granny]

It rather sounds like anti-freeze poisoning. But wouldn't it be odd to find anti-freeze in the DR?

Bootleg liquor in the DR could be imported.

 

[MimosaMornings]

https://nypost.com/2019/06/14/so-ma...ominican-republic-trips-after-mystery-deaths/

"So many people are pulling out of Dominican Republic trips after mystery deaths"

And I like this one....
“People who come to New York are taking the same chances as going to the DR,” Sinclair said.”

At least Medicare and your health insurance works in New York. Not sure about the tap
water.

 

[Elley Mae]

And I like this one....
“People who come to New York are taking the same chances as going to the DR,” Sinclair said.”

At least Medicare and your health insurance works in New York. Not sure about the tap
water.

Iirc NYC gets water from catskill mountains, suppose to be very good.

 

[Inthedetails]

And I like this one....
“People who come to New York are taking the same chances as going to the DR,” Sinclair said.”

At least Medicare and your health insurance works in New York. Not sure about the tap
water.

NYC has some of the best tap water in the country. Seriously.

jmo

 

[MimosaMornings]

Good to know! I haven’t been there in years but I don’t get the comparison between NY and DR.

 

[FleurQualia]

Geez, the number just keeps climbing.

I feel so much for the families. Their relatives go to take a vacation of a lifetime then drop dead under mysterious circumstances. Most of them from the same cause of death.

Something rotten is afoot.

 

[Inthedetails]

Good to know! I haven’t been there in years but I don’t get the comparison between NY and DR.

The person who compared NYC to DR is a travel agency spokesperson and the news article is in the New York Post about NYers pulling out of trips to the DR.

NY'ers would likely see NYC as a safe place to be, while some people outside of NYC might think it's a big city too scary to visit. So by comparing the two places, he's sort of letting NYers know there is no reason to be afraid of DR, just like NYers would tell people nervous about visiting NYC there is no reason to be particularly afraid.

jmo

 

[scriabina]

BBM
Re: "Leyla Cox drowned in a rip tide"
^^That is not what I find in news reports.
I find "heart attack" "in her hotel room".

Yes, sorry, I was referring to the link in post #383, which linked to an article about a woman who died in a rip tide.

 

[PrairieWind]

As I understand it, the US has been a level 2 since Apr of this year....

I have a good friend that is a serious scuba diver. He goes all over the Caribbean to dive. He said the organization he is part of is avoiding D.R. But he also said they had been doing so for almost a year because the crime was getting worse.

 

[Gunslinging Granny]

delete

 

[Gunslinging Granny]

The person who compared NYC to DR is a travel agency spokesperson and the news article is in the New York Post about NYers pulling out of trips to the DR.

NY'ers would likely see NYC as a safe place to be, while some people outside of NYC might think it's a big city too scary to visit. So by comparing the two places, he's sort of letting NYers know there is no reason to be afraid of DR, just like NYers would tell people nervous about visiting NYC there is no reason to be particularly afraid.

jmo

There's a very buff policeman ever 10 feet in NYC. It's safe. There's 38,422 cops.

 

[human]

And I like this one....
“People who come to New York are taking the same chances as going to the DR,” Sinclair said.”

At least Medicare and your health insurance works in New York. Not sure about the tap
water.

Your health insurance may not work. It will be out of network$$$$$. You may need an ok from your doc. You probably will have to pay upfront

 

[human]

Oh yeaaahhh!! Earlier I had mentioned I watched some videos from expats, etc a few months ago and this was a huge thing that was mentioned!! The corruption in the medical field! That they will let you die if you don’t pay them what they need!

YouTube was a treasure trove of information—I still can’t remember why I was even watching these videos a few months ago...

No in DR?

 

[Inthedetails]

dbm