Tropical Storm Aere passed over the northeastern Philippines on May 8, 2011. Flash floods and landslides are possible. Transportation and basic services have been disrupted. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.
According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, more than 1,800 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported since January 2012, primarily from El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, and Manabi provinces. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
According to European health authorities, 204 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an increase over the average incidence, have been reported in the southern counties since January 2011. Counties reporting the highest incidence are Sodermanland, Stockholm, and Uppsala. TBE vaccine, available in Europe and Canada, is recommended for travelers involved in extensive outdoor activities in rural,…
According to Colombia’s Ministry of Health, more than 5,000 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported since January 2012, primarily from Caqueta, Huila, Meta, Norte de Santender, Santender, Tolima, and Valle del Cauca departments. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
The novel corona virus, now MERS-Cov (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) has been identified in the following countries from: France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates. Laboratory confirmed cases originated from the Middle East : Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. France, Germany, Tunisia and the United Kingdom reported cases…
On May 16, a state of siege was declared for the region of Peten in response to suspected drug-related violence. Additional police and military forces have been dispatched. Travelers should avoid this region, including the tourist destination of Tikal, and monitor the situation through local media.
According to the European CDC, 11 confirmed cases of legionellosis have been reported in travelers returning from the northern town of Lazise, Verona Province (Veneto Region) since July 2011. Though the exact source of infection has not yet been identified, 3 of the 4 accommodations were geographically clustered together, south of the town center. Legionellosis…