Travel Advisories
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Watch – Diphtheria in Vietnam
Diphtheria is a bacterial disease that causes respiratory tract and skin infections. It can spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, and through contact with infected skin sores. Diphtheria…
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CDC Updates “How COVID is Spread” Webpage
Today, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC continues to believe,…
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CDC Medical Officer Honored with 2020 Sammies Award
Vikram Krishnasamy, M.D., MPH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health scientist Vikram Krishnasamy, M.D., MPH, has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal®external icon by…
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CDC investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet bearded dragons, pet hedgehogs
CDC is investigating two separate multistate Salmonella illness outbreaks, one linked to contact with pet bearded dragons and one linked to contact with pet hedgehogs. It’s important to always wash…
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Cruise Ship No Sail Order Extended Through October 31, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger…
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Warning – COVID-19 in Saba
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Saba is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Saba. Travelers at increased…
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Warning – COVID-19 in Sint Eustatius
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Sint Eustatius is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Sint Eustatius. Travelers…
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Warning – COVID-19 in Bonaire
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Bonaire is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Bonaire. Travelers at increased…
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Watch – Leptospirosis in Fiji
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease. People (and animals) can get infected when they are exposed to the urine of infected animals. They can also get infected from water, soil, or…
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Salmonella Investigation Update
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html Key points: 41 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley have…