Latest Travel Alerts

On this page you will find information about Latest COVID and other diseases alerts that may affect passengers’ trips.

1. Alert - Global Polio

   Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines.

2. Watch - Measles in Africa

   Some countries in Africa are reporting increased numbers of cases (outbreaks) of measles. All travelers to Africa, including infants and pre-school aged children, should be fully vaccinated against measles, according to CDC immunization schedules.

3. 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.

4. Watch - Lassa Fever in Nigeria

   There is an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states in Nigeria.

5. Watch - Nipah Virus in Bangladesh

   There is an outbreak of Nipah virus disease in several districts in Bangladesh. This outbreak is related to the consumption of date palm sap.

6. Alert - Diphtheria in Nigeria

   There is an outbreak of diphtheria in several states in Nigeria. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.

7. Watch - Chikungunya in Paraguay

   There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Paraguay. Most cases have been reported in the Asunción metropolitan area. Mosquitos spread the virus that causes chikungunya.

8. Watch - Marburg in Equatorial Guinea

   On February 13, 2023, Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in the Kie Ntem Province.

9. Warning - Earthquake in Southeastern Turkey and Northwestern Syria

   On February 6, 2022, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Travelers should avoid nonessential travel to southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria.

10. Alert - Japanese Encephalitis in Australia

    In 2021– early 2022, a Japanese encephalitis (JE) outbreak occurred in parts of Australia. The outbreak was focused in rural areas surrounding the Murray River, particularly near the border of Victoria and New South Wales. In November 2022, JE virus was detected in pigs in the Murray River region, confirming risk for JE in humans during the current Australian summer season.

11. Watch - Dengue in Africa and the Middle East

    Dengue is a risk in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Africa and the Middle East can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.

12. Watch - Floods in Nigeria

    Due to heavy rainfall, most of the states in Nigeria are experiencing flooding (see map). If you travel to Nigeria, obey all instructions from local authorities.

13. Alert - Floods in Balochistan and Sindh Provinces, Pakistan

    Due to record rainfall, Pakistan is experiencing flooding, particularly in Balochistan and Sindh Provinces.

14. Watch - A Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico

    Some travelers who have spent time in Mexico have been infected with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Newport.

15. Watch - Dengue in Asia and the Pacific Islands

    Dengue is a risk in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Asia and the Pacific Islands can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.