012716 – World Status Report

Avoid Nonessential Travel

U.S. Department of State

• Sudan Travel Warning. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the continued risks of travel to Sudan. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the Darfur region, Blue Nile, and Southern Kordofan states, and consider carefully the risks of travel in other areas of Sudan, due to the continued threat of terrorism, armed conflict, violent crime and kidnapping.
• Niger Travel Warning. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Niger and specifically recommends citizens avoid travel to Niger’s border regions, including the Diffa region and particularly the Lake Chad basin area.

Take Enhanced Precautions

CDC

• Zika virus advisory. CDC recommends that travelers to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, Cape Verde and Samoa, protect themselves from mosquito bites.
• Zika and pregnancy Q&A. Until more is known, and out of an abundance of caution, CDC recommends special precautions for pregnant women and women trying to become pregnant.

WHO

U.S. Department of State

• Uganda Travel Alert. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Uganda to the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 18, and local elections scheduled between February 24 and March 10.
• Burkina Faso Travel Warning. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burkina Faso. U.S. citizens in Burkina Faso, and those considering travel to Burkina Faso, should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing threats to safety and security.

United Nations

• UN health agency convenes emergency meeting to address ‘dramatic’ spread of Zika virus

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

• Risk Assessment: Zika in Americas. Recommendations for travelers.

The risk information in this report is retrieved from U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other professional sources as listed in the post. It provides general guidance for UT Dallas travelers. Please note the revision date (mmddyy) of this report, printed on the title of the post, and go to the direct sources listed for the most up-to-date information.  The information in this report may change without prior notice.