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CDC has identified a higher-than-expected number of chikungunya cases among U.S. travelers returning from the state of Telangana, India.

Reconsider nonessential travel to the Republic of Rwanda, which is experiencing an outbreak of Marburg virus disease.

On September 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda reported cases of Marburg virus disease (Marburg). Several districts have reported confirmed cases.

There is an outbreak of clade I mpox in Central and Eastern Africa. Country List : Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo , Rwanda, Uganda

There is an outbreak of Zika in the state of Maharashtra, India. All travelers to Maharashtra should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.

There is an outbreak of Oropouche in Cuba. Oropouche is spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes.

There are outbreaks of Oropouche in parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Oropouche is spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Country List : Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia

There is an outbreak of clade I mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Countries sharing borders with DRC are considered at risk for spread. Country List : Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo , Rwanda, Uganda

There are outbreaks of Oropouche in parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Cuba. Travelers to affected areas should take steps to avoid bug bites. Country List : Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Cuba

Affected countries: Barbados, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Glide: TC-2024-000105-VCT
Tropical cyclone Beryl has become a major hurricane forecast to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center.The hurricane headed toward the Windward Islands (Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Martinique). On 29 June evening, Beryl was about 960 km/h east-southeast of Barbados with maximum sustained winds of near 136 km/h, moving west at around 30 km/h. Maximum sustained winds of 129 – 177 km/h or greater, rainfall accumulations of 100 to 150mm, very rough and hazardous marine conditions and storm surges are expected across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with possible higher winds offshore. Large and destructive waves/swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has urged the population to gather emergency supplies. Shelters are to be accessible by 6 p.m. local time today. Volunteers are active in their various communities, checking the vulnerable population and assisting families preparing for the event. (ECHO, 30 Jun 2024)