The upcoming legislative elections on May 12, 2013 in Guinea are resulting in violent demonstrations; casualities have been reported. There is the possibility of further demonstrations.
Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
On September 7, 2011, a bomb exploded outside the New Delhi High Court, resulting in casualties. Security measures are in place throughout the city. Travelers should avoid the affected area and monitor the situation through local media.
According to the Chilean Ministry of Health there has been an increase in meningococcal meningitis cases since August 2012. A meningococcal vaccination campaign has been launched for children aged 9 months to 4 years. There have been more than 90 cases, including 21 deaths, reported mostly in the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The incidence report is…
According to Singapore’s Ministry of Heath, the average incidence of dengue fever cases over the year have increased. There have been more than 1900 cases of dengue reported in Singapore so far this year. Travellers are advised to practise daytime insect precautions. For further information please see our page on Dengue Fever
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Libya due to the unpredictable security situation, and the ongoing operations in the country. Canadians in Libya are urged to leave the country now by commercial means if it is safe to do so. On March 17, the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution, authorizing…
The Ministry of Health in French Polynesia has reported 26, 700 suspected and locally confirmed cases of chikungunya fever since October 2014. Approximately 9, 000 cases of chikungunya are occurring weekly and the outbreak has yet to peak. The cases in French Polynesia have been primarily reported from Tahiti. Travellers are advised to use day time…
According to French health authorities, the Seychelles’ Ministry of Health has reported 1 confirmed case and 23 suspected cases of chikungunya in Mahe so far this year. These are the first reported cases in Seychelles since 2007. Chikungunya is an arboviral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers are advised to practice daytime and nighttime insect precautions.