U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 2 New Countries

Over the past two days, April 28 and 29, respectively, the United States offered new warnings for residents traveling to two different countries.

The United States offered a Level 1 (out of four levels) alert for residents traveling to Czechia, asking travelers to "exercise normal precautions." For those deciding to travel to the Czech Republic, the United States gave a list of precautions:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for the Czechia.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your and return to the United States.
• We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage. 

While the United States offered a slight word of caution for those traveling to Czechia, it offered a much stronger warning for those attempted to travel to Burundi. Travelers are being asked to "reconsider travel" to the country, which the United States placed a Level 3 advisory.

"The possibility for political violence exists throughout Burundi. Police and military checkpoints are common and can limit movement. Police may search private homes for weapons. The borders may close without notice," the advisory states.

"Violent crimes like assault, carjacking, home invasion, grenade attacks, and armed robbery are possible. Criminals may target foreigners and residents suspected of having large sums of cash. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to crimes."

The United States also warned that medical services in the country "fall well below U.S. standards, and there are no adequate trauma services." 

The full warning for those traveling to Burundi can be found here.

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