Notable Health and Safety Events
North & Central America
On 5 July, at least 27 people were killed and 17 injured after a vehicle fell into a ravine near Magdalena Penasco in Tlaxiaco. The vehicle was en route from Mexico City to Yosondua.
A case of St. Louis encephalitis virus has been reported in Kern County by the Kern Public Health Services Department. The local population has been advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. St. Louis Encephalitis is caused by a virus that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Infection with this virus can produce inflammation of the brain. The virus is not transmitted from person to person. Symptoms of central nervous system infection usually start abruptly, with fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, and generalized weakness which typically get worse over a period of several days to a week. Some patients recover after this period. Most infections are mild or with no symptoms. There are no vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat this illness. All travellers can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites, e.g., using mosquito repellent and sleeping under insecticide-impregnated bed nets whenever mosquitoes are present.
South America
On 5 July, adverse weather conditions triggered a landslide in the Santa Cruz de Mosquey sector, Boconó municipality. The event caused the collapse of a house; 4 people were killed.
As of 6 July, increased security personnel were deployed in Buenaventura due to a surge in homicides and violence. Since May, several assassinations have been reported amid clashes between rival gangs, Los Shottas and Los Espartanos.
Europe
From 17 to 22 July, rail workers affiliated with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) union at 16 train companies will hold an overtime ban to demand an increase in wages. Drivers at Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Chiltern, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, LNER, GTR Great Northern, Thameslink, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway (depot drivers only), SWR Island Line, Transpennine Express, and West Midlands Trains will take part.?
As of 5 July, the Fagradalsfjall volcano area experienced a significant increase in seismic activity. The meteorological authority had reported over 1,800 small earthquakes in the region since 4 July. Experts have warned about the possibility of more earthquakes and a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Fagradalsfjall, located approximately 40 kilometres southwest of Reykjavik, previously witnessed volcanic eruptions in March 2021 and the summer of 2022, which were preceded by a series of earthquakes.
On 6 July, an overnight air attack killed at least four people in Lyiv. Several others were rescued. At least 60 homes were damaged. If in Ukraine, avoid travelling to the war-affected areas as there may be water shortages, power outages, lack of hospitals and emergency services, and damage to infrastructure, such as roads, transportation and communication systems. Many countries advise their citizens to avoid all travel to Ukraine at this time due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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On 1 July, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Georgian Airways for a period of 10 years. During this period, the airline’s flights to Ukraine will remain suspended. The airline will not be permitted to use the Ukrainian airspace.
Middle East & Asia / Pacific
From 9 October - 8 November, the direct flight services between Darwin and Bali will be stopped due to possible runway works at Darwin Airport. The sales of tickets for this period have been currently halted. The operation of flights will continue if the work does not proceed on these days.
Until 15 July, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) will launch a general strike against the present government's labour policies. The Labor Union of Hyundai Motors and the Korean Metal Worker's Union will go on strike on 12 July. The medical workers' union will also go on an indefinite general strike starting 13 July. KCTU will also hold evening nationwide candlelight rallies, demanding the resignation of the present government.
Africa
On 5 July, the US Embassy in Maputo issued a travel advisory for citizens crossing the Lebombo/Ressano Garcia land border between Mozambique and South Africa. Authorities also advised travellers to exercise increased caution due to the rise of criminal activity in the area. Due to slow border control services, severe traffic congestion and long wait times were also reported at the border crossing.
The current state of emergency in Kassala has been extended for another two months. The order was issued in response to the ongoing clashes between Sudan's Armed Forces and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Officials in the Federal Capital Territory (Federal Capital Territory Administration) have reported that one of the five children found to be infected with diphtheria has died from this infectious disease. About 1 out of 10 adults and as many as 1 out of 5 children younger than 5 years, who get diphtheria, die. Travellers are reminded that outbreaks of the highly contagious diphtheria bacteria can occur anywhere in the world at any time. Travellers should also be aware that the international commercial production of diphtheria antitoxin used to treat this disease is extremely limited. The success of vaccination campaigns has greatly reduced the demand for this biological product. Travellers can reduce their risk of exposure to this infection by ensuring that their childhood vaccinations, including diphtheria, are up-to-date prior to travelling. By avoiding becoming infected, travellers do not run the risk of finding that there are no treatments available.
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