Coronavirus

Presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for February 18, 2011; local government elections are scheduled for late February and early March 2011. Travelers should avoid all election rallies, protests, and demonstrations. There is an increased possibility of attacks by militant groups during this time.

The Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Healht and Training in Public Health Intervention Network have created this initiative to help improvbe detection of diseases during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2014. The app helps gain access to information about health care and disease prevention, monitor the schedule of games and locations of games etc….

Flights cancellations and airport closures are possible following the spread of the ash cloud from the Puyehue volcano eruption on June 5, 2011. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines and monitor the situation through local media.

According to Western Australia’s Department of Health, more than 900 cases of Ross River fever, a significant increase over average incidence, have been reported throughout the state since December 2011. After an acute febrile illness, joint pain may persist for a year or more in up to 50% of cases. Travelers are advised to practice…