Category - Mexico

12
Oct

Travel advisory re flights: Puerto Vallarta

From westjet.com: Hurricane Jova is currently affecting travel to Puerto Vallarta. This may cause the delay or cancellation of WestJet flights to and from Puerto Vallarta. We advise all guests travelling to or from Puerto Vallarta on October 12 to check the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport.

7
Oct

Hepatitis A outbreak in Guanajuanto, Mexico

Outbreaknews.com: Oct 7 Mexican health authorities reported an outbreak of at least 19 cases of hepatitis A in the state of Guanajuanto. They say most of the cases are linked to primary schools in the city of Leon. The students affected are not allowed to return to school for a period of 15 days according […]

23
Sep

Dengue Fever on the rise in Mexico: Quntana Roo (includes Cancun)

U.S. Consulate Merida released the following Message for U.S. Citizens on September 21, 2011: The Health Departments of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo confirm dengue and hemorrhagic dengue cases are on the rise in the states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes. To reduce the risk of contracting dengue, the […]

12
Sep

Travel Alert from Ottawa: Mexico (election violence)

Mexico – Exercise high degree of caution Presidential elections are scheduled for July 1, 2012, and travellers can expect related violence throughout the country during the electoral campaign in 2011-2012. Canadians are strongly advised to remain vigilant, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, exercise caution, follow advice of local authorities, and monitor local media. Go to […]

27
Jun

Weather Watch Mexico: Watching the Bay of Campeche for Tropical Development

Accuweather: Jun 27, 2011; 11:15 AM ET AccuWeather.com meteorologists continue to watch the Bay of Campeche for development, as it appears concerns for a tropical system may come to pass at midweek. There is a chance of heavy rain and locally gusty winds affecting northeastern Mexico and part of South Texas. The combination of an […]

21
Jun

Hurricane Beatriz: Travel alert from Ottawa

TRAVEL reports: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries: Mexico – Exercise high degree of caution Regional warning: Hurricane Beatriz Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the coast of Mexico from Zihuatanejo northwestward to Cabo Corrientes. The US […]