News
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Cruise ship travel
Advice for travellers who are planning a cruise ship holiday
Factsheets
COVID-19: Testing and demonstrating status for international travel
Information on testing, including testing following recent COVID-19 infection and demonstrating COVID-19 status
COVID-19: Travel risk assessment
Factors health professionals should consider when advising those who are planning international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Resources
Current coronavirus advice from NaTHNaC, UKHSA and FCDO, with links to international information sources
Topics
COVID-19
The typical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever and a cough that may progress to pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties
Outbreaks
Respiratory infections in China
Health authorities have reported an increase in respiratory diseases in China. The World Health Organization provided an update on 23 November after discussion with Chinese health authorities. There has been no detection of any unusual or novel pathogens or unusual clinical illness, but only a general increase in respiratory illnesses due to multiple known infections. The situation is being closely monitored.
