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Cruise Health Watch: Public Health says it followed required protocols after the Caribbean Princess docked in Puerto Plata following a norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 100 passengers and crew; only 37 remained isolated and officials inspected the ship while most cases had already improved. Workplace Mental Health: Nearly half of Dominican workers report stress and anxiety tied to psychosocial conditions at work, with experts pointing to heavy workloads, weak leadership, low wages, and weak enforcement of mental-health funding. Hospital Oversight: The SNS suspended emergency staff at Hugo Mendoza Pediatric Hospital after the death of a 5-year-old, citing an internal investigation into alleged negligence. Local Economy & Access: President Abinader inaugurated a new PriceSmart club in La Romana, a US$21.1M investment aimed at boosting local suppliers and creating about 125 jobs. Workplace Safety Incident: A cruise passenger died in The Bahamas after falling from a pier into the ocean while using a mobility scooter. Also Noted: Ciego de Ávila named a new baseball team director after the passing of Dany Miranda.

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