Category: Notices
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Warning – Earthquake in Haiti
On August 14, 2021 a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti limiting access to electricity, drinking water, and food supplies.
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Watch – Leishmaniasis in Chad
There is an outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis in Chad. To prevent leishmaniasis, avoid sand fly bites.
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Warning – Hajj in Saudi Arabia
CDC recommends that Americans already in Saudi Arabia not make the pilgrimage. Mass gatherings, such as Hajj, can increase the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 because it can be hard to practice physical distancing.
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Watch – Monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Watch – Dengue in the Americas
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to the Americas can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.
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Warning – Ebola in Guinea
There is an outbreak of Ebola in N’Zérékoré Prefecture of Guinea. Travelers to this area could be infected with Ebola if they come in contact with an infected person’s blood or other body fluids.
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Warning – Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Travelers to this area could be infected with Ebola if they come in contact with an infected person’s blood or other body fluids.
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Alert – Polio in Africa
There are polio outbreaks in several countries in Africa. CDC recommends that all travelers to these countries be vaccinated fully against polio.
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Alert – COVID-19 in Saint Lucia
COVID-19 risk in Saint Lucia is moderate. CDC recommends that people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 postpone nonessential travel to Saint Lucia.