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What is the current situation? Updated: January 07, 2014 In December 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported cases of chikungunya in Saint Martin. Additional cases were reported in other islands in the Caribbean. This is the first time that local transmission of chikungunya has been reported in the Americas. Local transmission means that mosquitoes […]

From Australia government for Australian citizens: This Advice was last issued on Wednesday, 08 January 2014. It contains new information in the Summary and under Entry and exit (entry laws have been changed: foreign visitors must be able to show they are covered by travel insurance). We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high […]

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hyderabad (India), Hyderabad City Police Issue Terror Alert Travel Health and Safety South Central Asia > India > Hyderabad 12/31/2013 Based on an Indian Intelligence Bureau report, the Hyderabad City Police have issued a terror alert for the city of Hyderabad beginning this evening, 31 December 2013, and likely concluding […]

Note: The fact that a number of workers are on strike does not mean that you are necessarily grounded. Call the reservation office where you bought the tickets to obtain detailed information. Often only workers from a specific labor union within a company will go on strike, and thus you might not be affected at […]

THAILAND – UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Bangkok – UK citizens advised there have been calls for an increase in protest action from Jan. 13, which may cause major disruption to travel on main roads in and around Bangkok. Avoid all protests, political gatherings and demonstrations. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand

EGYPT – UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Countrywide – UK citizens advised that a referendum on a new constitution will take place on Jan. 14 and 15. Protests are likely. Take particular care in the vicinity of polling stations and government buildings, and to avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt