“Is it safe to travel to the Dominican Republic?

“Many Americans may be wondering if they should cancel their upcoming trips to the Caribbean paradise after the recent deaths of several tourists there have confounded authorities and set the nation on edge.

“Here are answers to some of the open questions travelers might have.

“How many people have died?

“At least nine American citizens have died in the Dominican Republic over the past year, according to information from the US State Department, victims’ family members and the resorts involved.”

Rad more at CNN