Bangladesh reports over 500 child deaths from measles, the country's worst preventable disease epidemic in decades. Taiwan's CDC has raised its travel advisory for Bangladesh to "Alert" and urges vaccination for travelers.
Hong Kong issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa, reporting at least 139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases in DR Congo and Uganda. Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
The US Department of State issued a Level 4 travel alert for DRC and Uganda, urging Americans not to travel due to the Ebola outbreak. A Level 3 alert was issued for Rwanda. A US doctor and his wife contracted Ebola while treating patients in DRC.
An infectious disease expert has urged Hong Kong authorities to issue a travel alert and enhance preventive measures against Ebola, citing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and frequent business exchanges with the region.
