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Exercise normal precautionin Slovakia. Slovakia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Revie
There was no change to the advisory level. The "unrest” risk indicator was added, and the “othe
Reconsider travelto Pakistan due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. Some areas have
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Adviso
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Recons
The advisory level was decreased to Level 2. There were no changes to the risk indicators. The advis
Exercise increased cautionin The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure.
Do not travelto Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health
Exercise increased cautionin Comoros due to crime, unrest, and health. There is no full-time officia
This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On Oc
CDC Health Warnings
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba Departments, Bolivia. You can prote
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Seychelles. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito b
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Suriname. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bit
There are outbreaks of clade II monkeypox in Ghana and Liberia, where monkeypox is endemic. Country
A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabi
Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern regi
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikunguny
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.
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