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Health Alert: Darien Gap (Panama), Outbreaks of the Oropouche Virus

February 4, 2025

 

Event:  On January 31, 2025, the CDC issued a updated Travel Health Notice (THN)  regarding outbreaks of the Oropouche virus in the Darien province of Panama. Individuals are encouraged to review the notice prior to any travel to the designated region.  Additionally, the CDC raised the THN level for the Darien province to Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions. The rest of Panama remains at THN Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions. 

For More Information from the CDC:  

Panama – Traveler view | Travelers’ Health | CDC  

For More Information from the U.S. Department of State:  

Panama Country Information   

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For assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
+507 317-5000
Panama-ACS@state.gov
https://pa.usembassy.gov/ 

State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444 

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