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Travel Advisories

Commonground

Commonground

Senior Moderator
Travel Advisory in Australia for:
Taiwan

Travel advice explained: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/advice_meaning.html

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Health Issues (Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Summary
We advise you to be alert to your own security in Taiwan.
Exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
There has been an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Taiwan with dozens of cases identified. A number of deaths have been reported. See Health Issues below for more information.
Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Taiwan
 
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Travel Alert - India

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December 19, 2008

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end-of-year holidays until India?s Republic Day, January 26. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2009 and replaces that issued on December 4 to provide updated information regarding the security situation.
 
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https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=96223

Warden Message: Nepal Bird Flu Outbreak
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
South / Central Asia - Nepal
20 Jan 2009

U.S. Embassy Kathmandu released the following Warden Message on January 20:



As you may know, the Government of Nepal has confirmed an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Kakarbhitta, Jhapa in eastern Nepal. Currently, bird flu has been confirmed only in Jha district, although active surveillance is in effect in 26 other districts which border India. Culling began as soon as the outbreak was confirmed and continues in a 3km radius of the outbreak.


In order to understand more about bird flu, how to protect yourself from it and what the current situation is in Nepal, we invite you to attend a Town Hall Meeting at Phora Durbar, Kantipath this Thursday, Jan. 22 at 4:30pm. Please bring your U.S. passport for entry into the compound and RSVP to wardenktm@state.gov to confirm your attendance. Non-American citizen parents of American Citizen minors are welcome to attend, but must bring a photo ID and their child?s passport.

For more information on Avian Influenza, frequently asked questions and comprehensive planning checklists, please visit http://www.pandemicflu.gov


For additional information, please refer to ?A Safe Trip Abroad? found at http://travel.state.gov. Americans living or traveling in Nepal are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is located at Maharajgunj. The telephone number is 977-1-4007200, 4007201. The number for after-hours emergencies is 977-1-4007266, 4007269. The fax number is 977-1-4007281. The Consulate?s e-mail address is consktm@state.gov and its Internet web page is http://nepal.usembassy.gov U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State?s latest Country Specific Information for Nepal and the Worldwide Caution, both available at: http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
 
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Travel Alert

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
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Cuba​
October 09, 2009
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of Cuba in response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel to Cuba. This Travel Alert expires on January 7, 2010.

In April 2009, Cuba implemented a policy that allows it to quarantine arriving passengers who exhibit fever or flu-like symptoms. Although the overall percentage of U.S. citizens being quarantined remains low, the nature of the selection process makes it almost impossible to predict when a traveler may be placed into quarantine.

Cuba has reported confirmed cases of H1N1 and has quarantined the cases, including foreign travelers and residents, until their recovery. Cuban authorities screen travelers coming into Cuba by asking them to fill out a questionnaire regarding their current health status. If travelers are identified as being ill with flu-like symptoms in the airport, they may be evaluated by local medical personnel with the potential for treatment and quarantine at a Cuban hospital. The Government of Cuba directs that individuals staying or residing in Cuba, including diplomats, who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms, report to the hospital where they are normally treated. If the hospital suspects that the individual may have H1N1, they will be immediately quarantined for treatment.

Please note that the U.S. Department of State usually cannot interfere with the rights of other countries to screen airline passengers entering or exiting their countries, nor can it influence the number of days in quarantine.Because these outbreak-related delays, which could include several days of quarantine (the standard period is six days), may affect planned activities and lead to unexpected costs, CDC strongly recommends that travelers consider purchasing travel insurance.U.S. citizens are reminded that the U.S. government imposes restrictions on travel to Cuba. For further information, please see our Consular Specific Information for Cuba.

For more information on U.S. Government policy during a pandemic, and for travel safety information, please see the State Department's "Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet," and "Options During a Pandemic" flyers. Further information about 2009-H1N1 Influenza, including steps you can take to stay healthy, can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control website, the

U.S. Government's federal influenza website, and the World Health Organization website.U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the Department of State's travel registration website. By registering, American Citizens can receive the Embassy's most recent security and safety updates during their trip. Registration also ensures that U.S. citizens can be reached should an emergency arise either abroad or at home. While consular officers will do their utmost to assist Americans in a crisis, travelers should always be aware that local authorities bear primary responsibility for the welfare of people living or traveling in their jurisdictions.

The U.S. Interests Section is located at Calzada between L and M Streets. The American Citizen Services section can be contacted during regular business hours at 537 833-3551 and for after-hours emergencies at 537 833-2302.

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