022516 – World Status Report
February 25, 2016
Take Enhanced Precautions
CDC
- Yellow Fever in Angola. CDC recommends that all travelers aged 9 months or older be vaccinated against yellow fever.
U.S. Department of State
- Bangladesh Travel Alert. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing potential for extremist violence in Bangladesh. This Travel Alert supersedes the November 10, 2015 alert and expires on May 1, 2016.
- Niger Travel Alert. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Niger to the upcoming presidential and legislative elections scheduled for February 21 through March 20.
- Mauritania Travel Warning. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, particularly the eastern regions, due to activities by terrorist groups including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which are active in the neighboring regions of Mali.
Zika News
CDC
- Zika virus advisory. CDC recommends that travelers to Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, protect themselves from mosquito bites. Sexual transmission of Zika virus from a male partner is possible, so travelers are also encouraged to use condoms.
WHO
United Nations
Ebola News
WHO
Here is the latest WHO #Ebola situation report (17 February 2016) https://t.co/DgxgcyiYgr #EbolaResponse pic.twitter.com/dFt2KH7rkf
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 17, 2016
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