Dubai cancels surgery, Etihad resumes Doha flights, Biden’s first orders, 3,506 new cases - The Daily Update

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, news that Dubai hospitals have been told to cancel non-essential surgery and Etihad is set to resume flights between Abu Dhabi and Doha.

An explosion in Madrid leaves three dead, in the US, President Joe Biden signs his first executive orders and will focus on rejoining the Iran deal. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including QAnon, Tiffany Trump and poet Amanda Gorman.

If you go

Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.

Essentials

The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct from the UAE to Los Angeles, from Dh4,975 return, including taxes. The flight time is 16 hours. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Southwest all fly direct from Los Angeles to San Jose del Cabo from Dh1,243 return, including taxes. The flight time is two-and-a-half hours.

The trip
Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic’s eight-day Whales Wilderness itinerary costs from US$6,190 (Dh22,736) per person, twin share, including meals, accommodation and excursions, with departures in March and April 2018.