Heavy rain is causing flooding in southern and central Mozambique, including in Maputo, and Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa. Casualties have been reported and some residents and travelers have been evacuated from affected areas. Additional rainfall is expected. Travelers should expect disruption of transportation, 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.
There are many reasons why people choose to not be vaccinated against the flu, despite yearly recommendations. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends anyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine. This is particularly important for health care workers and volunteers, those caring for elderly or small children, travelers, pregnant women and those frequently…
Since August 26, 2014, Japan’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 80 locally acquired cases of dengue fever. These are the first locally acquired cases since 1945, cases have mainly been reported from visitors to Yoyogi Park. Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku Central Park, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are currently closed. Dengue fever is spread through the bite of…
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern state of Guerrero on March 20, 2012, and was felt in Mexico City. Damage to buildings has been reported near the epicenter, but minimal damage was reported elsewhere. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.
According to Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health there are more than 700 cases of dengue fever occurring weekly. The highest number of cases have been reported in the provinces of Puntarenasm Guanacaste, Heredia and Limon. The dengue mosquito is a day biting mosquito. Travellers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions. For more information please…
Politically motivated violence has been occurring in Papua Province since July 2011, including in Jayapura, Abepura, Wamena, and Sentani. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.