CDC Traveler's Health News Feed

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.

  1. 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 Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem and Litoral Provinces.

  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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Watch - Lassa Fever in Nigeria

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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

Campus Travel Restrictions: Refer to our campus restrictions page to check your campus’s stance on university sponsored travel.

Unused Tickets: Due to our COVID-19, and our agency transition on July 1, 2020, and airline restrictions for transferring tickets from one vendor to another, a process has been created to help minimize the loss of unused tickets.  Please refer to our unused ticket guide and Agency Transition FAQs for more information.