Covid-19 and Travel
The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel and from 4 July 2020 some destinations have been assessed as no [...]
Covid-19 or Corona Virus antibody testing
Covid-19 antibody test detects whole blood serum levels of IgM and IgG antibodies following an infection. The antibody development varies by patient and can take 4-23 days. IgM antibodies are less specific than IgG antibodies as these are faster to develop [...]
OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY INFORMATION
OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY INFORMATION New content has been added to Travel Health Pro regarding the quality of air at country level. This obviously affects anyone travelling who has any respiratory disease or risk. Global Health [...]
COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV))
COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV)) The advice offered is the current advice on 12/2/20. This is basic information to help prevent infection and spread of the infection. Circumstances are changing rapidly, and the latest advice should [...]
Insect and tick-borne diseases require a bite prevention strategy
Many travellers believe they are fully covered against disease once they are vaccinated for their holiday. If visiting a malaria zone, travellers will be provided with anti-malarial tablets. However even with Malaria the advice does [...]
Measles outbreak in Pacific Islands, possible entry restrictions
An outbreak of measles is currently affecting several islands in the Pacific. Travellers should check for possible new entry requirements. Islands including American Samoa, Solomon Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands and Tokelau have introduced new [...]