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020118 – World Status Report

February 1, 2018

Take Enhanced Precautions

Gov.UK

  • Swaziland. Latest update: Local laws and customs section – updated information and advice about laws and local attitudes in Swaziland on LGBT issue.
  • Colombia. On 27 and 28 January 2018, three bomb attacks took place at police stations in the north of Colombia, including in the city of Barranquilla. A number of police officers were killed. You should be vigilant at all times, especially in the vicinity of police stations.

CDC

  • Malaria in Brazil. Public health officials in Brazil have reported an outbreak of locally transmitted malaria in the town of Wenceslau Guimarães in Bahia State. At this time, CDC recommends that travelers to Wenceslau Guimarães take medicine to prevent malaria. Because malaria is spread by mosquito bites, all travelers to Brazil should also prevent mosquito bites.
  • Yellow Fever in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever that began in September 2017.  CDC recommends anyone 9 months or older who travels to any part of Nigeria should be vaccinated against yellow fever.

Recommended Reading / Viewing

International SOS newsroom

  • Rethink the Unpredictable Risks of Business Travel.  “Despite the increased coverage of terrorism in the news, travellers are far more likely to encounter road traffic accidents, petty crime, illness or other issues such as a lost passport or flight delays that disrupt travel and can impact business continuity.” – Security Director – Australasia for International SOS, Sally Napper.

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.