The U.S. Embassy advises all American citizens visiting or residing in Honduras that there was an explosion at the TIGO Building on Boulevard Morazán in Tegucigalpa on November 18 at approximately 11:40 pm. The bomb exploded outside the building and damaged two vehicles, a gas tank, and the building facade and windows. No one was injured.
Due to recent attacks against radio and telecommunications facilities in and around Tegucigalpa, the U.S. Embassy has advised its employees to stay clear of these facilities and their surroundings during late evening and early morning hours. The U.S. Embassy recommends that all American citizens follow this advice.
The U.S. Embassy has received information that the airports in both Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are enacting stricter security measures. All visitors are being screened by security personnel prior to entering the building. Due to the sometimes lengthy lines during this screening process, some passengers have missed their flights. The U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens give themselves extra time when utilizing airport facilities.
The U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens exercise extreme caution when in public places and be aware of their surroundings for anything suspicious. American citizens are reminded to avoid large crowds and that even peaceful demonstrations may turn violent.
The Embassy recommends that American citizens monitor local television and radio for any changes to constitutional and travel restrictions and other security measures. The embassy strongly recommends that American citizens abide by these restrictions.
The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and posts them on its website. Messages received via SMS to cell phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S. government travel advice.
Please feel free to call us at 800-647-4589 for current information or for political evacuation insurance.
Heavy snow in Beijing forced officials to close more than 60 flights and postpone up to 100 others. Snowfall in Shanxi and Liaoning provinces on November 11th and 12th led officials to close highways, stranding 10,000 vehicles and 30,000 passengers in Shanxi province alone. More than 200 flights in Xi’an, Shanxi’s capita, were canceled, delaying up to 20,000 passengers.
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Philippino government officials declared an outbreak of malaria in Quezon province, east of Metro Manila, after fifteen students tested positive for malaria. Many residents of Sitio Tampitan and Dundulit of Barangay Dapdap in Calauag reported signs of either typhoid of malaria.
Please be aware of required and recommended vaccinations. You can visit the US State Department or Center for Disease Control for information.
At least 12 people were killed and several others went missing on October 30th as Typhoon Mirinae struck Quezon province, east of Metro Manila, bringing heavy rain and winds. The storm finally departed the island on October 31st as a tropical storm and is thought to be heading towards Vietnam.
Although the capital was not as seriously affected as other parts of the country, 180 flights from Manila were canceled.
Please contact your travel suppliers for possible delays and cancellations. If you have purchased our Roundtrip or Trip Protector travel insurance policies and are traveling to the Philippines this week, then contact the claims number on your ID card for travel cancellation reimbursement assistance.
U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura issued a Warden Message warning of al Shabaab threats against Burundi for its participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia. The Embassy takes this threat seriously and has reviewed the current security posture for U.S. Government personnel and travel warnings for U.S. citizens in the region.
U.S. Citizens in the area are urged to be viligent of your surroundings. It is advised to stay in groups.
Outside of Bujumbura, vulnerability to criminal attacks on the roads continues to be a serious concern. The Embassy strongly cautions against traveling outside of towns after nightfall.
With the recent outbreak of H1N1 flu being alarming, we hope you’re taking care of your health and your family. Remember to wash your hands and encourage others to do so.