092717 – World Status Report
September 27, 2017
Avoid Nonessential Travel
CDC
- Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean. The CDC recommends postponing travel to severely affected areas because serious health and safety risks may be present and medical care may be limited or unavailable. Postponing travel to these areas would also prevent further straining already limited local resources. Those who must travel, should adhere to safety recommendations.
- Earthquakes and Hurricane in Mexico. The CDC recommends postponing travel to severely affected areas because serious health and safety risks may be present and medical care may be limited or unavailable. Postponing travel to these areas would also prevent further straining already limited local resources. Those who must travel, should adhere to safety recommendations.
U.S. Department of State
- Kenya Travel Alert. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Kenya that Kenya’s Elections Commission has announced that new Presidential elections will be held on October 26, 2017.
- Eritrea Travel Warning. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea.
Take Enhanced Precautions
CDC
- Yellow Fever in Brazil. Yellow fever is spread through mosquito bites. Travelers to Brazil can protect themselves by getting vaccinated for yellow fever if recommended, preventing mosquito bites and following safety recommendations.
- Chikungunya in Italy. Chikungunya is spread through mosquito bites. Travelers to Italy can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and following safety recommendations.
- Malaria in Costa Rica. Malaria is spread by mosquito bites. Travelers to Costa Rica can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and following safety recommendations.
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.
