Latest Travel Alerts

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

1. Alert - Fungal Infections Following Surgical Procedures in Mexico

   Recently, some US residents returning from Matamoros, Mexico, were diagnosed with suspected fungal meningitis infections that have led to severe illness and death.

2. Watch - Global Measles

   Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles.

3. Alert - Marburg in Equatorial Guinea

   On February 13, 2023, Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in multiple districts.

4. 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.

5. Alert - Malaria in Costa Rica

   There is currently an outbreak of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. There is also malaria transmission in Alajuela Province.

6. 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.

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 Tanzania

   On March 21, 2023, Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in the Kagera Region.

9. Alert - Global Polio

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Alert - Yellow Fever in Nigeria

    There is an outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and taking steps to prevent mosquito bites.

15. Watch - Mpox in Nigeria

    Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with sick people, animals such as rodents (rats, squirrels) and non-human primates (monkeys, chimpanzees), products that come from wild animals (including wild game), and contaminated materials (such as clothing or bedding) used by sick people or animals.