Location: All regions of Burma Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel notice for travelers to Burma due to a polio outbreak.  The notice can be read here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/polio-myanmar . Actions to Take: All travelers to Burma should be vaccinated fully against polio. Adults who completed their ... Read More»

Location: Burma Event: The Embassy of the United States of America in Rangoon has updated our travel advisory for Burma.  Changes from our previous travel advisory include updated advice for the following townships: Level 4 – Do Not Travel to Hsipaw and Hseni townships in Shan State due to civil unrest and armed conflict. Our ... Read More»

Location:  Eastern Mandalay Division and Northern Shan State, Burma Event:  Fighting continues between the Burmese security forces and ethnic armed groups in eastern Mandalay Division and northern Shan State.  Over the August 17-18 weekend, armed engagements spread northeast in Shan State, reaching areas northeast of Lashio.  Many roads, railways, and bridges between townships in northern ... Read More»