Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
Haut-Uélé and Tshopo Provinces, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Notice level
- Level 3 · Reconsider nonessential travel
- Published
Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak.
Read the full official report on cdc.gov3 ways to protect yourself
- Read the travelers' recommendations in the official notice before you go — they list the precautions for this destination.
- Check that routine vaccines are up to date and ask a healthcare professional which travel vaccines or medicines are recommended, ideally a month before you leave.
- If you feel sick during or after your trip, see a healthcare provider and tell them where you traveled.
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