Turks and Caicos Islands regularly draw Americans with their white-sand beaches — but US officials are renewing safety warnings for travelers. The US State Department on Tuesday updated its Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the British Overseas Territory. The islands are best known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and luxury resorts, while Grand … Read more
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Tanzania, adding an “unrest” risk indicator. The Level 2 advisory was increased to Level 3 on Oct. 31, following the presidential, Parliament and council elections there. “Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals,” the advisory says. “Some areas … Read more
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Madagascar due to “crime and unrest.” The Level 3 advisory was updated Sept. 27, citing protests occurring throughout the country that can “turn violent without warning.” Travelers are also warned about protesters engaging in rioting, looting, vandalism and destruction of property. “U.S. citizens should stay in … Read more
The US State Department issued a revised travel advisory pertaining to the Republic of the Maldives Oct. 7. “Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism,” the Level 2 travel warning notes. The advisory indicates that “terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.” Tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls and local government … Read more
Think twice about traveling south — way, way south — this summer. On July 28, the State Department reissued its routine travel advisory for Antarctica with a Level 2 designation, meaning travelers should “exercise increased caution.” The advisory was put out due to “environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather.” It also noted that … Read more
The U.S. surgeon general on Wednesday issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents’ mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources to provide them more support. The advisory issued by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who has used the format previously to address the risks from gun … Read more
An advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration stated today that virtually all over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants simply don’t work. The FDA panel found that phenylephrine — the active ingredient in Sudafed, Benadryl, Robitussin and other popular decongestants — is nearly useless at reducing nasal congestion. The advisory panel’s ruling might soon lead to these … Read more