World Status Report

September 8, 2023

This report intends to give the UTD Community a snapshot of international risks, and other issues as reported by the linked media and official sources from the U.S. and other countries.

More health and security information for each country can be found in the travel advisories issued by the governments of the United States, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia, and the CDC, ECDC, and WHO sites. Not all advise in these sites will apply to US travelers.

Please note the publication date of this report and go to the direct sources linked for the most up-to-date information.  The information in this report may change without prior notice.

Security

Event

  • France boosts security at Rugby World Cup (AP). With no room for mistakes ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, French authorities pledged Wednesday to mobilize a record number of police officers to guarantee a smooth Rugby World Cup in the wake of the chaos outside the stadium that marred the 2022 Champions League final. The Rugby World Cup starts on September 8 and ends on October 28.

Natural Disasters

Health

Humanitarian

Please note the publication date of this report and go to the direct sources linked for the most up-to-date information. The information in this report may change without prior notice.


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