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Advisories

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of mpox clade 1b in London, United Kingdom.

Advisories / By / October 30, 2024

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed the UK’s first case of mpox clade 1b, detected in London. Clade 1b spreads more easily and has a higher fatality rate than other strains. The virus spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, contaminated items, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms include rash, swollen lymph nodes, blisters, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, and exhaustion.

Over the coming days, Typhoon Kong-rey will cause significant disruptions to Asia and the Pacific.

Advisories / By / October 30, 2024

Between October 31 and November 1, Typhoon Kong-rey will make landfall on parts of Luzon island and then is expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall in Taiwan. The typhoon will also impact parts of the Philippines and the Okinawa region of Japan. Heavy rains and high tides will impact travel, businesses, and electricity.

As of October 30, torrential rain and flash floods across Spain have caused at least 63 deaths.

Advisories / By / October 30, 2024

As of October 30, torrential rain throughout east, central and southern Spain has caused flash floods resulting in at least 63 deaths and hundreds injured. Valencia has been most heavily impacted, though Tarragona, Castellon, and Andalusia have also seen extensive flooding, leading to widespread disruptions. Buildings, roads and infrastructure in affected areas remain submerged. Adverse weather will likely continue through November 1.

Widespread unrest is expected over the coming days in Georgia as protesters challenge the results of the recent parliamentary elections.

Advisories / By / October 29, 2024

Protesters will gather over the coming days in Georgia, to challenge the results of the Georgian parliamentary election which analysts state had widespread irregularities. Widespread unrest is expected across the country, and Georgian President Zourabichvili has called for citizens to take to the streets in protest. Heightened security and disruptions should be expected in the coming days. 

From October 29-30, medical workers will strike and protest in Peru, causing disruptions to medical services nationwide

Advisories / By / October 24, 2024

From October 29-30, thousands of healthcare workers with the Federacion Medica Peruana will strike and protest nationwide. Demonstrators will gather outside the Ombudsman of Peru Headquarters and hospitals nationwide to demand increased healthcare funding and better career advancement opportunities. Disruptions to hospitals and clinical services are expected

Over the coming days, security will be increased in Ankara, Turkey, following an attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2024

On October 23, two militants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries with gunfire and explosives, killing at least five and wounding 22. The attackers were killed during the confrontation. The Turkish government has labelled the attack as terrorism, attributed it to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and intensified bombing of PKK sites in Iraq and Syria. Security will likely be increased across Ankara over the coming days. Further attacks are possible.

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