Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.
The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risk of travel to the Russian Federation due to the ongoing wildfires. The Department of State has authorized the departure of dependents and non-critical mission personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
The Department of State warns U.S.
citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens
avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border
area. This Warning is due to insecurity caused by recently increased levels of
violent criminality, the continuing risk of clashes between Chadian government
and rebel forces, and current political tension between Chad and Sudan.
The
Department of State urges American citizens to consider carefully the
risks of travel to areas in Mexico that remain affected by Hurricane
Jimena and its aftermath. U.S. citizens located in areas impacted by
Hurricane Jimena who do not have access to adequate and safe shelter
should consider departing as soon as possible.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Sudan and recommends that American citizens defer all travel to Sudan due to uncertain security conditions and the possibility of violence and harassment targeting westerners.
The presence of
Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential
danger to American citizens, especially in the western border regions of
Pakistan. Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility
of violence against Westerners in Pakistan.
