Because of the increase in COVID-19 cases as well as heightened risk of crime and terrorism Peru issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice. Areas at risk of crime and terrorism are the Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region, The Valley of the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM). Also, areas within the Departments of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junin.
On 9 November, Tropical Storm Ulysses formed out of a Tropical Depression in the Philippine Sea. Ulysses is forecast to become a severe Tropical Storm in the next 24 hours before strengthening further to become a Typhoon on 11 November, prior to its landfall in the Bicol-Quezon area on 12 November. Moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected.
Members in south-central provinces should anticipate disruption during the passage of Tropical Storm Tonyo until at least 13 November. Tonyo is forecast to make landfall late on 10 November between Phu Yen and Ninh Thuan provinces. Strong winds and heavy rains are expected. A level 3 disaster risk warning (middle on a five-tier scale) has been issued ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Anti-fascist demonstrations are planned to occur in Vienna on 9 November. Participants will gather in front of the Vienna State Opera (Opernring) at 17:00 local time. The protests have been organized to commemorate the victims of the November 1938 Kristallnacht in Germany as well as denounce the recent attack in Vienna.
On 6 November, COVID-19 restrictions will tighten in Paris. Measures to limit the spread of the virus including a curfew for delivery and takeout services for prepared food and alcohol between 22:00-06:00 local time and the prohibition of sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks in public spaces after sundown will remain in place until further notice.
On both 9 and 23 November, nurses are scheduled to strike nationwide. It has been reported that these strikes will be well attended. Thousands of primary health care nurses and administration staff at more than 500 medical centers across the country are expected. It is expected that nurses will conduct a work stoppage for 24 hours on both days.
Taxi drivers have announced their plan to stage a nationwide strike on 6 November. In conjunction with the work stoppage, they are expected to hold demonstrations in the capital, Rome. Reports indicate that protesters in the capital are expected to gather in front of the Ministry of Economy and Finance office and Piazza Porta Pia at 10:30 (local time) and 13:00, respectively.
Heightened security at Indira Gandhi International Airport is to be expected following a terror alert. The threat was issued by the Khalistan separatist Sikhs For Justice militant group. The group threatened to disrupt two London-bound flights on 5 November. Although terror alerts are regularly issued in the capital, all threats should be taken seriously until proven otherwise.
Health unions call for a province-wide strike on 4 November and 10 November. The unions are demanding continuous supply of personal protective equipment, salary increases, and mass testing of all health personnel. These strikes could disrupt health services on the above dates, particularly in public hospitals and clinics.
Storm Goni is expected to cause significant flooding and landslides within the central provinces between 4 and 6 November. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the storm will bring heavy rainfall with provinces likely to be hit by strong winds of up to 103-117 kph. At least 36 people were killed and 58 remain missing after Typhoon Molave hit the central provinces. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.