• Protests and State of Emergency in Santiago

  October 19, 2019

  Drexel International Health Safety and Security is monitoring closely the recently declared State of Emergency in Santiago, Chile in response to protests over proposed fare increases for the metro. IHSS has provided guidance to known Drexel travelers in the city. 

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• Protests and State of Emergency in Santiago

  October 19, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is closely monitoring news of protests and a declared State of Emergency by the government in Santiago, Chile. The protests which have been violent in some areas, are in response to a recommended fare increase for the metro. Guidance has been provided to known Drexel travelers in country. 

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• Protests in Barcelona

  October 18, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring protests that have included clashes with police are occurring in Barcelona and the Catalonia region. Guidance has been provided to known Drexel travelers in Barcelona. 

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• Typhoon Hagibis expected landfall in Tokyo area

  October 11, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is closely tracking the path of Typhoon Hagibis which is expected to make landfall over the weekend in the Tokyo area. Known Drexel travelers in the region are significantly north of the expected landfall, but have been advised of the storm which is expected to result in air and rail cancellations. 

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• Typhoon Faxai in Tokyo

  September 08, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is tracking Typhoon Faxai which is expected to impact the Tokyo area. Known travelers in the region have been alerted to the storm which will likely have minimal impact on program activities.

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• Typhoon Lingling in South Korea

  September 06, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is tracking the path of Typhoon Lingling which is forecast to make landfall in Jeju Island over the weekend. Minor disruptions are expected in Seoul as the storm passes through the region. Known travelers in the region have been advised to monitor the storm and adjust travel plans accordingly.

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• Continuing Protests in Hong Kong

  August 14, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security has been closely monitoring the protest events taking place in Hong Kong and has been in contact with exchange partner universities in the city where Drexel students participate in education abroad. The current State Department Advisory for Hong Kong is at level 2 (of four): Exercise Increased Caution. IHSS and the Hong Kong universities have provided guidance to current travelers and those travelling to Hong Kong in the coming weeks. 

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• Typhoon Lekima in Shanghai

  August 10, 2019

  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring news of Typhoon Lekima which has made landfall in China and is expected to cause significant disruption in Shanghai. Guidance has been provided to known Drexel travelers in Shanghai. 

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• Protests in Malawi

  July 04, 2019

  International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring the ongoing protests in Malawi which are primarily occurring in urban areas. IHSS has completed welfare checks on Drexel travelers in country.  

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• Water Shortage in Chennai

  June 22, 2019

  International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring news of a water shortage in Chennai, India and has reached out to coordinators for student activity in Chennai to ensure that adequate resources are available to Drexel travelers.

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