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Continental Europe – Travel Ban into the U.S.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban from Europe to the U.S., not including the UK. The travel ban will last 30 days beginning from Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:59 PM. The travel ban restrictions will not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected groups, as well as to flights entering the U.S. before 11:59 PM on March 13. Refer to the US Department of State for a full list of exceptions.

Taxi Driver Blockade – Toulouse, France

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020

Due to changes in parking regulations at the Toulouse Blagnac International Airport, taxi drivers are planning a blockade on March 16th. Travelers may experience difficulty in finding transport to and from the airport. In addition travelers can expect increased security presence.

Flood Warnings Eastern Australia

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020

Due to significant rainfall, flood warnings remain in effect through March 13. Parts of South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital are also under watch. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued major flood warnings in Queensland around the Lower Balonne and Paroo Rivers.

All Schools and Universities Close in Italy

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020

The Italian Minister of Education has declared as of March 4, 2020 that all schools and universities in the country will be closed from March 5th until March 15th in attempt to prevent further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision is due to over 3090 cases which have left approximately 107 dead.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Severe Flooding

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 4, 2020 March 4, 2020

Heavy rains that started Saturday 29 February, have caused severe flooding, infrastructure damage, landslides, and impassable highways due to fallen trees and debris including highways linking Santos to São Paulo. Further rainfall is casted in the coming days.

Cottbus, Germany – Anti Immigration Protest

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 4, 2020 March 4, 2020

Anti-immigration group Zukunft Heimat (Future Homeland) are planning protests in Cottbus on March 13th. Protesters will gather at Am Stadtbrunnen at approximately 1630.
A counter protest is likely to occur along with a significant increase in police activity due to previous incidents.

Jakarta, Indonesia – Protests at Indian Embassy March 6, 2020

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 3, 2020 March 3, 2020

Demonstrators are planning a protest outside the Indian Embassy in South Jakarta on March 6th. The protest is in response to the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) enacted by Indian Prime Minister Modi. Protests in India have resulted in approximately 46 deaths, many of which were Muslim.

Northern Italy – Coronavirus

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 3, 2020 March 3, 2020

Due to community spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Department of State has issued a level 4 advisory (Do not travel) to northern regions Lombardy and Veneto which include popular destinations Milan and Venice. The Centers for Disease Control advises travelers to avoid all non-essential travel and consider postponing or canceling study abroad programs in Italy.

Protests in Brussels, Belgium

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 29, 2020 March 1, 2020

A large protest has been organized by the Workers Party of Belgium on March 1st. The protest is in response to socio-economic issues and politician wages. Thousands will gather at Brussels Central Station before the protest begins in the area. Brussels Central Station among other transportation hubs will be heavily impacted.

Protests in Paris and Nantes, France

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 29, 2020 March 1, 2020

“Yellow-Vests” (Gilets Jaunes) are planning protests on February 29th. The group intends to gather in Paris at Place Edouard Herriot where the group will march around the National Assembly. In Nantes protesters will gather at Miroir d’Eau where two groups will march to Carriere Misery and Place Emile Zola. Increased police presence is likely as recent protests have escalated resulting in riot control measures.

Advisories

Continental Europe – Travel Ban into the U.S.

Taxi Driver Blockade – Toulouse, France

Flood Warnings Eastern Australia

All Schools and Universities Close in Italy

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Severe Flooding

Cottbus, Germany – Anti Immigration Protest

Jakarta, Indonesia – Protests at Indian Embassy March 6, 2020

Northern Italy – Coronavirus

Protests in Brussels, Belgium

Protests in Paris and Nantes, France

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