Tag: travel advisory

Lately, there’s been a general sense of worry across the world, centering on COVID-19 (coronavirus). That’s understandable, since fear is a natural response to the unknown. But the round-the-clock coverage in the media will most likely continue to lead to increased fear and concern.

Unfortunately, terrorism is a common news topic these days. With the recent attacks in Manchester and London, it’s evident that these events are happening more frequently, so you should be aware of how to protect yourself. It may be an uncertain world, but that shouldn’t stop us from travelling. Many travel insurance policies have exclusions

From today until Wednesday, April 27, major German airports will be affected by the Verdi trade union strike. All intercontinental flights to and from Munich will be cancelled as well as many international flights. Düsseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt airports will also be affected. If you’re planning to travel through any of these airports, you can

Reports of the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreading have continued to ramp up in the past few days, with the World Health Organization adding to the list of countries that have reported it. However, as of January 29 at 10:00 am PST, a Public Health Agency of Canada press conference confirmed no formal travel advisory will

Zika virus – related conditions The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been dominating the news since it first hit in December. The virus, when contracted by pregnant women, has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect. It may also be causing another serious health condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the body’s immune system attacks the

Are you heading to Central or South America for some R&R? Be sure to protect yourself against the Zika virus! The Public Health Agency of Canada recently reported an outbreak of Zika virus in Mexico and countries in Central and South America, which is spread via infected mosquitos. Symptoms include: Fever Headache Pink Eye Rashes

Leaving Canada for a trip abroad? The Canadian government has issued travel advisory health notices for chikungunya, measles, polio, cholera, dengue fever and H7N9 avian influenza. Non-essential travel advisories continue for the ebola virus in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.

A mosquito virus in the Caribbean is fast becoming rampant, but has received little international attention due to the focus on ebola. Chikungunya in the Caribbean is nothing to be ignored, however; it has infected almost a million people in the past year.

Effective immediately, the Government of Canada will stop issuing visas to people who have been in an ebola-affected country.

Travelling to Japan soon? Then likely natural disaster travel insurance is on your mind. Talk of Super Typhoon Vongfong is in the air. The powerful storm battered Japan over the weekend, leaving chaos and destruction in its path.