Kenya
Health alert: the CDC has updated its Travel Health Notice for Kenya due to a higher number of dengue fever cases reported along the Kenyan coast and in Wajir and Garissa Counties. Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus causing fever, aches, pains, nausea, and rashes. Prevent mosquito bites by using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants outdoors, and staying in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
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Exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and health risks. Violent crime is common. Terrorism is a significant threat, particularly in Nairobi and coastal areas. Do Not Travel to Garissa, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River, and Wajir counties near the Somalia border, and to Kenya-Ethiopia border areas.
- Do not travel to Garissa, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River, and Wajir counties.
- Reconsider travel to the Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera.
- Be alert to terrorism risk at hotels, shopping centers, and public gatherings across the country.
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