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Travel notices are designed to inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues related to specific destinations. These issues may arise from disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect travelers’ health. See below for more information on our travel notice categories.
For country-specific information about Safety and Security, visit the US Department of State Travel Alerts and Warnings page.
For country-specific information about weather conditions, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) International Weather Selector webpage.
For a list of all Zika virus travel notices by region, visit Zika travel information.
Alert Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions
- Updated Polio in Nigeria July 21, 2017 The Nigerian Ministry of Health has reported several cases of poliovirus in the state of Borno in northeastern Nigeria. CDC recommends that all travelers to Nigeria be fully vaccinated against polio. Because of the risk of cross-border transmission, CDC recommends a one-time booster dose of polio vaccine for fully vaccinated adults traveling to Niger, Cameroon, or Chad to work in healthcare facilities, refugee camps, or other humanitarian aid settings. Read More >>
- New Polio in Syria July 19, 2017 Cases of vaccine-derived polio have been reported in Syria, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Read More >>
- New Polio in Democratic Republic of the Congo July 19, 2017 Cases of vaccine-derived polio have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the World Health Organization. Read More >>
- Updated Yellow Fever in Brazil July 19, 2017 The Brazilian Ministry of Health has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever starting in December 2016. In response to this outbreak, health authorities have recently expanded the list of areas in which yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers. Read More >>
- New Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Medical Tourists to the Dominican Republic July 18, 2017 Serious infections with bacteria—called nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)—recently have been reported in US residents who had cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. Read More >>
- Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia June 28, 2017 The annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is among the largest mass gatherings in the world. Because of the crowds, mass gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah are associated with unique health risks. Before you go, you should visit a travel health specialist for advice, make sure you are up to date on all routine and recommended vaccines, and learn about other health and safety issues that could affect you during your trip. Read More >>
- MERS in the Arabian Peninsula June 28, 2017 The following countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula have confirmed MERS: Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Neighboring countries where precautions are recommended: Iraq, Israel, including the West Bank and Gaza, and Syria. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Argentina March 31, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported in Argentina. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Saint Martin March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Puerto Rico March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Bonaire March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Marshall Islands March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Fiji March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported from Fiji. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Bolivia March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Paraguay March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Trinidad and Tobago March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Colombia March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Suriname March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in US Virgin Islands March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Barbados March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in French Guiana March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Curaçao March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Nicaragua March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Costa Rica March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in the Dominican Republic March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Ecuador March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in El Salvador March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Guatemala March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Guyana March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Jamaica March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Honduras March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Panama March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Dominica March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Cuba March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Venezuela March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Aruba March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Samoa March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Anguilla March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Peru March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Saint Lucia March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Grenada March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Guinea-Bissau March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in the Solomon Islands March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in the British Virgin Islands March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in The Bahamas March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Saba March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Antigua and Barbuda March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Cayman Islands March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Papua New Guinea March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Sint Eustatius March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Turks and Caicos Islands March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Montserrat March 10, 2017 Public health officials have reported that mosquitoes in Montserrat are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Cape Verde March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Angola March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Belize March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Tonga March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Sint Maarten March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Mexico March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Federated States of Micronesia March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported in Micronesia. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Maldives March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Singapore March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Saint Kitts and Nevis March 10, 2017 Local mosquito transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in Palau March 10, 2017 Local transmission of Zika virus infection (Zika) has been reported. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with Zika virus, spreading it to people. Read More >>
Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions
- New Dengue in Sri Lanka July 21, 2017 The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has reported a dengue epidemic. More than 90,000 cases have been reported across the country. Read More >>
- Measles in Democratic Republic of the Congo July 07, 2017 Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported an outbreak of measles. Read More >>
- Measles in France July 07, 2017 Health officials in France have reported an outbreak of measles. Read More >>
- Chickenpox (varicella) in Pakistan June 02, 2017 Health officials in Pakistan have reported a large outbreak of chickenpox, also known as varicella. Cases in children and adults, including deaths, have been reported in 10 districts. Read More >>
- Dengue in Fiji May 12, 2017 The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services has declared a dengue outbreak. Travelers to Fiji should protect themselves against mosquito bites to avoid getting dengue. Read More >>
- Malaria in Burundi April 24, 2017 A malaria epidemic has been declared by the Burundi Ministry of Health. CDC continues to recommend that travelers to Burundi take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Read More >>
- Measles in Germany April 17, 2017 Health officials in Germany have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Germany protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Measles in Italy April 17, 2017 Health officials in Italy have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Italy protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Measles in Belgium April 17, 2017 Health officials in Belgium have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Belgium protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Measles in Indonesia April 07, 2017 Health officials in Australia, Canada, and Taiwan have reported several cases of measles in travelers returning from Indonesia, including the island of Bali. Read More >>
- Measles in Guinea March 10, 2017 A measles outbreak has been reported in Guinea, with 13 of the country’s 33 prefectures affected. CDC recommends that travelers to Guinea protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles, particularly infants 6–11 months of age (1 dose of measles vaccine) and children 12 months of age or older (2 doses of measles vaccine). Clinicians should keep measles in mind when treating patients with fever and rash, especially if the patient has recently traveled internationally. Read More >>
- Avian Flu (H7N9) in China March 07, 2017 Chinese health authorities have confirmed human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) since September 2016. CDC advises people traveling to China to avoid contact with poultry (including poultry markets and farms), birds, and their droppings and to avoid eating undercooked poultry. Infected birds that appear healthy may still be able to transmit this virus to humans. Read More >>
- Measles in Romania November 10, 2016 A measles outbreak has been reported in Romania. CDC recommends that travelers to Romania protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles, particularly infants 6–11 months of age (1 dose of measles vaccine) and children 12 months of age or older (2 doses of measles vaccine). Clinicians should keep measles in mind when treating patients with fever and rash, especially if the patient has recently traveled internationally. Read More >>
- Chikungunya in the Caribbean November 07, 2016 The following Caribbean countries have reported cases of chikungunya: Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten (Dutch), Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands. Read More >>
- Chikungunya in Central America November 07, 2016 The following Central American countries have reported cases of chikungunya: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Read More >>
- Chikungunya in South America November 07, 2016 The following South American countries have reported cases of chikungunya: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Read More >>
- Chikungunya in Fiji November 07, 2016 The Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PacNet) has reported local transmission of chikungunya in Fiji. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with chikungunya and are spreading it to people. Read More >>
- Chikungunya in Mexico November 07, 2016 Beginning in October 2014, locally transmitted cases of chikungunya have been reported in Mexico. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in Mexico have been infected with chikungunya and are spreading it to people. CDC recommends that travelers to Mexico protect themselves from chikungunya by preventing mosquito bites. Read More >>
Travel Notice Definitions
CDC issues different types of notices for international travelers. As of April 5, 2013, these definitions have been refined to make the announcements more easily understood by travelers, health-care providers, and the general public. The definitions are laid out below. They describe both levels of risk for the traveler and recommended preventive measures to take at each level of risk.
| Notice Level | Traveler Action | Risk to Traveler |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Watch | Reminder to follow usual precautions for this destination | Usual baseline risk or slightly above baseline risk for destination and limited impact to the traveler |
| Level 2: Alert | Follow enhanced precautions for this destination | Increased risk in defined settings or associated with specific risk factors; certain high-risk populations may wish to delay travel to these destinations |
| Level 3: Warning | Avoid all non-essential travel to this destination | High risk to travelers |
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- Page last updated: July 21, 2017
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