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.
An outbreak of cholera has been ongoing in the Dominican Republic since November 2010. Cases continue to remain at elevated levels. The provinces with the highest number of cases in September 2011 were San Juan, Santo Domingo, and the National District. Dominican Republic authorities are taking measures to prevent the spread of the disease. The…
As of January 2016 over 520 cases of pertussis, primarily in infants, have been reported in Portugal. This is a significant increase over the average incidence rate. What is pertussis? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Symptoms usually develop in 5-10 days and are similar to a cold with runny nose, mild cough and/or fever. Pertussis is…
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several provinces along the coast of southern Thailand. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
Thailand’s general election is scheduled for July 3, 2011. Demonstrations are likely leading up to the election and some may turn violent. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
April 25, 2013 is this years World Malaria Day. Malaria is a concern in over 100 countries all over the world. Travellers are reminded to seek travel health advice prior to travel to risk area to learn about malaria prevention. Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. The bite allows tiny parasites to…
Measles: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It is 9 times more infectious than the Flu. The most common population that are vulnerable to measles are infants and adults. Measles spreads through droplets, such as from a cough or sneeze, from an infected individual, and also through the air. The virus can suspend in…