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This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On Oc
Exercise normal precautionin Czechia. Czechia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Travele
There was no change to the advisory level. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary w
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “crime” risk indicator was added. Areas of increased risk
Do not travelto Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks. The U.S. government has extrem
Do not travelto Russia for any reason due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks.
Exercise normal precautionin Portugal. Portugal is generally a safe destination for travelers. Trave
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no ch
Exercise normal precautionin Cabo Verde due to crime. Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Jordan on December 18. There was no change t
CDC Health Warnings
A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabi
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5
Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern regi
There are outbreaks of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Mauritania and Senegal. Country List : Mauritania,
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikunguny
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Bangladesh. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungun
Ethiopia is experiencing its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease (Marburg), in the South Ethiopi
Increased cases of rabies have been reported in animals and humans in Haiti.
A case of rabies has been reported in the U.S. in a traveler from India.
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya.
UnderstandingWar.org – Middle East
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