A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Yucatan Peninsula (from Chetumal on the Yucatan’s southeast coast to Campeche on the west coast). Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to cross the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula during the night of Monday 7 August 2017. The storm is then forecast to continue and also…

This advice has been reviewed and remains current. The level of the advice has not changed. Exercise a high degree of caution in Rwanda. Source: Smart traveller

There has been a spike in the number of cases of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus in July 2017. The level of advice has not changed. Reconsider your need to travel to Bangladesh. Source: Smart traveller

The number of violent crimes, including kidnapping, remains high on both islands (See Safety and security). The level of the advice has not changed. Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago. Source: Smart traveller

​The State of Emergency called in October 2016 in response to protests and unrest in the Oromia and Amhara regions was lifted on 4 August 2017. Continue to monitor local media and avoid all large gatherings and protests as the security situation may change at short notice. The level of advice has not changed. Reconsider…

H1N1 (swine flu) has been reported in Myanmar. Discuss your vaccination requirements with your doctor before travelling (see Health). The level of this advice has not changed. Exercise a high degree of caution in Myanmar overall and reconsider travel to most of Rakhine State. Higher and lower levels apply in some parts of the country.                            …

Travellers are reminded of the high threat of terrorist attacks in Mali. Possible targets include hotels and restaurants frequented by foreigners. Avoid vulnerable locations with poor security measures in place. The level of advice has not changed. Reconsider your need to travel to parts of southern Mali and do not to travel to all other areas,…

This advice contains additional information on local laws. The level of advice has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in Singapore. Source: Smart traveller

Drug laws have recently changed, but it remains illegal for foreigners to purchase marijuana for personal use (See Laws). The level of the advice has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in Uruguay. Source: Smart traveller

This travel advice contains new information on international surrogacy (see Laws). The level has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in Cambodia. Source: Smart traveller