Vietnam: Flooding
Heavy rains are causing severe flooding along the Mekong Delta. Travelers should expect transportation disruption, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
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Bolivia – Travel Alert
BynovaHeavy rain has caused severe flooding in Bolivia, especially in Rurrenabaque. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
2014 Hajj and Umra Health Requirements
BynovaThe Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health has put into effect requirements and recommendations for those travelers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj and/or Umra October 2-7, 2014. There are currently travel restrictions for Pilgrims from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone; due to the current spread of Ebola virus in these countries pilgrims are banned…
Ecuador: Dengue
BynovaAccording to Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, more than 1,800 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported since January 2012, primarily from El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, and Manabi provinces. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
Zika Virus; Warnings for Travellers
BynovaZika Virus has now spread over most of the Caribbean Islands, as well as Central and South America. Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes and is from the same family as the dengue and West Nile viruses. The majority of Zika virus infection cases present with fever, headache, joint pain, fatigue, rash and conjunctivitis. Mild…
Dominicain Republic: Possible cholera outbreak
BynovaHealth officials are investigating what could be a new cholera outbreak in the northern Dominican Republic, where one woman died and more than 200 people have sought medical attention, Health Minister Bautista Rojas said lastThursday. He cautioned that only six of the more than 200 cases have been confirmed as cholera, including that of a…
Dengue Fever: Jamaica
BynovaAccording to the Jamaican Ministry of Health there has been a significant increase in dengue fever throughout the country. So far this year, there have been over 2000 cases reported. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions. Please see our page on Protection Against Insect Bites