Disease Outbreak News

  • Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 37

    The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced a new human case of A(H5N1) avian influenza infection.

  • Influenza - update 115

    Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.

  • Influenza - update 114

    The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

  • Influenza - update 113

    Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

  • Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 36

    The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced a new human case of A(H5N1) avian influenza infection.

Travel Warnings

  • U.S.Travel Warning for the Russian Federation

    The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risk of travel to the Russian Federation due to the ongoing wildfires.   The Department of State has authorized the departure of dependents and non-critical mission personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

  • CHAD Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area. This Warning is due to insecurity caused by recently increased levels of violent criminality, the continuing risk of clashes between Chadian government and rebel forces, and current political tension between Chad and Sudan.  

  • Mexico - Hurricane Jimena Travel Alert

    The Department of State urges American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas in Mexico that remain affected by Hurricane Jimena and its aftermath. U.S. citizens located in areas impacted by Hurricane Jimena who do not have access to adequate and safe shelter should consider departing as soon as possible.    

  • Sudan Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Sudan and recommends that American citizens defer all travel to Sudan due to uncertain security conditions and the possibility of violence and harassment targeting westerners.

  • Yemen Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities. 

  • Pakistan Travel Warning

    The presence of Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential danger to American citizens, especially in the western border regions of Pakistan.  Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility of violence against Westerners in Pakistan.

  • SYRIA Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens

  • American Students: International Travel Safety Information

    As spring and summer breaks approach, many students are getting ready for a trip abroad. The following information will help students plan a safe and enjoyable adventure

  • DHS Reminds Visa Waiver Program Travelers of ESTA Requirements Effective Today

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States.

  • New Year's Resolution for U.S. and Canadian Travelers: Get Appropriate Documents Now

    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds U.S. and Canadian citizens that travelers will see a change in travel document requirements at the land border in 2009, and recommends travelers adopt a New Year’s resolution to prepare now and obtain the appropriate documents.

Saturday, September 04, 2010