This Stunning Tropical Island Just Received a Travel Alert—Here’s What to Know

Seychelles Chikungunya Virus Outbreak: CDC Issues Level 2 Travel Alert For US Tourists

By mid-morning on Mahé, the air in Seychelles usually feels like it's been poured out of a warm bath. Palm trees lean over water so blue it looks edited, honeymooners pad between sun loungers, and the loudest thing you're meant to hear is a cocktail shaker or a parrot.This winter, another sound has cut in: the flat, bureaucratic tone of a US health warning.For a destination that sells itself on worry‑free escape, the words 'mosquito‑borne virus'…

U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Island Vacation Destination Due to Outbreak of Disease

The mosquito-borne virus chikungunya can cause severe painThe Seychelles is experiencing an outbreak of the chikungunya virus, which is spread via mosquito bites GettyNEED TO KNOWThe U.S. is issuing a warning to travelers planning to visit the SeychellesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a "Level 2" advisory for the island archipelago due to an outbreak of a virus spread by mosquito bitesThe chikungunya virus can cau…

This Stunning Tropical Island Just Received a Travel Alert—Here’s What to Know

Travelers are being encouraged to stay vigilant to a potential health hazard in a tropical getaway.Tropical coastline of Mahe, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago. Алексей Облов/Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned travelers about a mosquito-borne virus in the tropical paradise of the Seychelles, recommending they get vaccinated and take precautions.The warning followed an outbreak of the chikungun…

Seychelles Mosquito Virus Outbreak: What To Know About Chikungunya

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel warning for Americans headed to the Seychelles over an outbreak of chikungunya diseasre virus. The CDC’s Level 2 travel health notice, issued on February 5, urges travelers to take extra precautions to protect against…

CDC Flags Seychelles Over Chikungunya Spike—What Travelers Need to Know

The CDC’s most recent travel advisory is a significant pause, but it doesn’t prevent you from traveling to the Seychelles. Due to an increase in chikungunya virus cases, a Level 2 alert is now in effect for any travel to the archipelago. Although the illness is not fatal, it can be extremely crippling and, in certain situations, unstoppable. A fever and extreme exhaustion that doesn’t quite match the heat are usually the first symptoms. Headache…