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.
Since February 2013 French Polynesia’s Ministry of Health has documented 437 cases of Dengue Fever in Tahiti, 158 cases in Moorea, 20 cases in Bora Bora and 33 cases in Atoll Rangiroa. Travellers are advised to practice day time insect precautions. To learn more about Dengue fever and what you can do to protect yourself…
The World Health Organization has reported 10 confirmed cases of wild poliovirus in the province of Dayr as Zawr since early October 2013. Prior to these reports the last case of polio virus was reported in 1999. 1 confirmed case of polio generally represents hundreds of asymptomatic cases in the population. Travellers to Syria are recommended…
Since the beginning of March 2013, there have been violent incidents and casualities due to security operations targeting a Filipino group occupying a village in Sabah State. There have been increased naval patrols of coastal waters and security forces. Travellers are advised to avoid affected areas and to monitor the situation through local media.
From July to November 2011, widespread flooding (including flash flooding) and landslides occurred in the central, northeast and northern regions of Thailand. Some southern regions have been experiencing flooding since November 2011. More than 690 deaths have been attributed to the flooding, many of which were caused by drowning or electrocution. Flood waters continue to…
Violent demonstrations by civilians and military forces are occurring throughout Burkina Faso. Curfews may be imposed on short notice. The situation is unpredictable and may change quickly. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
This year’s flu season has started early, the present strains circulating are consisting of a mutation strain of A(H3N2). Canada, Europe and the US have reported almost exclusively the circulation of influenza A(H3N2), flu seasons dominated by this strain tend to be severe. The current vaccine strain in this year’s flu vaccine (A/Texas H3N2) will not protect against this mutated strain….