Namibia – Travel Alert
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in northern Namibia. A state of emergency is in effect. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
Similar Posts
Fiji: Flooding
BynovaHeavy rain has caused flooding on Viti Levu, including Nadi. Travelers should expect disruption of transportation, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
Coronavirus
BynovaFor travelers who want to learn more about the Coronavirus here is a very helpful link. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus
Vietnam: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
BynovaAccording to Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, more than 32,000 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily from southern provinces so far this year. The most affected provinces are Ho Chi Minh, Dong Nai, and Dong Thap. Enterovirus 71 is the most common cause…
Dengue: Singapore
BynovaAccording 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
Meningitis Cases Reported In Nova Scotia
BynovaConcerns of a potential outbreak of meningitis have been raised as health officials report a second case of bacterial meningitis at the University of Acadia in Nova Scotia. The Province will begin a targeted vaccination program for students if the sample of meningitis comes back as the same B strain contracted by a female student…
Chikungunya cases confirmed in Ecuador
BynovaAs of December 16, 2014 the Ministry of Health in Ecuador has now confirmed 3 locally acquired cases of chikungunya. The 3 cases of chikungunya fever have been confirmed from the Province of Manabí. Chikungunya fever is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The chikungunya mosquito, like Dengue, are daytime bitters. There is no vaccine…