The Public Health Authority "Weqaya" warned travelers outside the Kingdom against neglecting health and preventive guidelines during the summer season, pointing to increased risks of exposure to infectious diseases in several countries amid heightened travel and movement.

Weqaya emphasized its close monitoring, in coordination with international health organizations, of global epidemiological developments and recorded cases or outbreaks of infectious diseases in some countries, including Hantavirus, Ebola virus disease, yellow fever, and seasonal influenza, adding that this continuous risk assessment enhances the preparedness of the public health system and raises health awareness among travelers.

The authority stressed the need for travelers, before leaving the Kingdom, to check the health situation in their destinations, and to review the approved health alerts and requirements, including vaccination requirements for countries that necessitate it, especially the yellow fever vaccine when traveling to endemic areas or countries that mandate a vaccination certificate.

It called on travelers to avoid contact with individuals showing symptoms of illness, avoid touching wild animals or rodents and their habitats, and avoid visiting areas experiencing outbreaks or high rates of infectious diseases unless absolutely necessary, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the instructions of health authorities in the destination country.