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CDC Travel Notice Level 2: Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice:

There is sustained community spread of #COVID19 globally. Older adults and all people with serious chronic medical conditions are at greater risk of severe illness and should consider postponing nonessential travel.

If you are already traveling or will be traveling:

• Avoid contact with sick people

• Do not touch your face (especially eyes, nose, or mouth) with unwashed hands

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol

• Watch your health and practice social distancing for 14 days after your return to the United States.

If you feel ill when you return, stay home and seek medical advice. Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.

CDC Travel Notice Level 2: Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice

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There is an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Kenya. Be sure to ask patients about any upcoming travel, and advise travelers to Kenya to avoid contact with infected animals such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels, and to prevent mosquito bites. Also consider RVF when treating patients returning from Kenya; symptoms of RVF are generally mild and may include fever, weakness, back pain, dizziness, and weight loss. Some people may present with more serious illness, such as severe bleeding, swelling of the brain, or eye disease.

Nigeria has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever. Cases have been reported in at least 7 states, and a number of people have died. Anyone 9 months or older should be vaccinated against yellow fever before travel to Nigeria. Because of a total depletion of supply of YF-Vax, the manufacturer has made an alternative yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) available at select locations. Due to this limitation in availability, you may need to refer travelers to a yellow fever vaccine provider well in advance of travel. Visit our website (www.cdc.gov/travel) to find a Stamaril vaccination clinic.