082516 – World Status Report
August 25, 2016
Avoid Nonessential Travel
U.S. Department of State
- Israel, The West Bank and Gaza Travel Warning. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to the Gaza Strip and urges those present to depart as soon as possible when border crossings are open.
- Cameroon Travel Warning. The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the high risk of violent crime, including murder and kidnapping, and terrorist threats including suicide bombings, and recommends U.S. citizens avoid all travel to the North and Far North Regions and parts of the East and Adamawa Regions of Cameroon.
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens
- Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Rome (Italy), Earthquake. The U.S. Embassy has restricted all but essential official travel to these regions and recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel in these areas as well.
Take Enhanced Precautions
CDC
- Yellow Fever in Angola. People who have never been vaccinated against yellow fever should not travel to Angola. Since there is currently a shortage of yellow fever vaccine, travelers may need to contact a yellow fever vaccine provider well in advance of travel. CDC no longer recommends booster doses of yellow fever vaccine for most travelers. However, Angola is currently a higher-risk setting because of the outbreak, so travelers to Angola may consider getting a booster if their last yellow fever vaccine was more than 10 years ago. For more information, see http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6423a5.htm.
U.S. Department of State
- Iran Travel Warning. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran.
- Ethiopia Travel Alert. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling in certain regions of Ethiopia due to anti-government protests, some of which have involved violence.
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens
- Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder of Security Practices in Indonesia. In view of recent worldwide security incidents, the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security.
Zika News
CDC
- Zika virus advisory. Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported in The Bahamas. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. For a list of all Zika virus travel notices by region, visit the CDC Zika travel information.
WHO
WHO Situation Report on #ZikaVirus, #microcephaly & #GuillainBarrè syndrome https://t.co/3YjHGIm8va (25 August 2016) #Zika
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 25, 2016
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