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Friday, May 22, 2026 measles spain outbreak murcia tourists vaccination healthwarning contagious travel cdc

Travelers heading to Spain are being urged to exercise caution following a rapid measles outbreak in the tourist hotspot of Alcantarilla, Murcia. European holidaymakers, including those from the UK, should be aware of the … Read More

Friday, May 22, 2026 ebola travel drc burundi bolivia fcdo who outbreak health safety

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advisories overnight for two countries, reflecting growing concerns over health and security risks. The primary update relates to Burundi, … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 ebola outbreak drc rwanda travel health who warning border fcdo

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning in response to a recent Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 15 May. The warning particularly … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 hantavirus healthcare outbreak isolation ukhsa ascension cruise infectiousdisease monitoring repatriation

A healthcare worker from Ascension Island exhibiting symptoms consistent with hantavirus has been admitted to a specialized infectious diseases unit in London, as nine more British nationals potentially exposed to the virus … Read More

Friday, May 15, 2026 meningitis meningococcal symptoms outbreak ukhsa vaccination meningitisb health infection sepsis

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a fresh cluster of meningitis cases in Reading, resulting in one death and two others requiring urgent medical care. This outbreak follows closely on the heels of a deadly … Read More

Friday, May 8, 2026 hantavirus argentina travel health infection rodents outbreak ukhsa disease warning

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for Argentina following the emergence of hantavirus cases in key tourist areas. Between January 1 and March 28, 2026, Argentine health … Read More