Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in Bolivia, especially in Rurrenabaque. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
Violent demonstrations have been occurring in cities throughout Syria, including Damascus and Deraa. Casualties have been reported. Further demonstrations are possible. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to the unpredictable security situation, high levels of criminal activity and the threat of terrorist attacks. Civil unrest and demonstrations have occurred in many parts of Egypt since January 23, 2011, and some have turned violent. Although the security situation…
Cyclone Nilam has caused heavy rain resulting in flooding in the State of Andhra Pradesh. There have been reports of casualties, infrastructure damage, and distruption in transportation services. Travelers are advised to monitor the local media and avoid affected areas.
FDA has approved a broadened age range for herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax; Merck) to include all persons aged 50 years and older (previously 60 years and older).
April 25, 2012 marks this year’s World Malaria Day. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that there is risk of malaria transmission in many tropical countries around the world. Malaria is a serious and occasionally fatal disease. It is caused by a parasite which is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes. There…
According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, 132 confirmed cases of methanol poisoning (33 deaths) from bootleg alcohol, including wine, have been reported from Los Rios and Tungurahua provinces and the city of Quito since mid-July 2011. Travelers should only consume alcohol assuredly from labeled and branded containers.