Health Advisory: The CDC has issued an updated warning for travelers as chikungunya outbreaks continue, including active transmission in French Guiana (plus parts of Costa Rica, Bolivia, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Suriname). The guidance highlights symptoms like sudden fever, severe joint pain, rash, headaches, and swelling, with precautions such as using repellent (DEET or picaridin) and wearing long sleeves and long pants. Travel Safety: Costa Rica’s response includes mosquito-control actions around Playa Langosta, including fumigating thousands of homes and targeting breeding sites—an important reminder for beach travelers to take bite prevention seriously. Maritime Incident (Regional Impact): In the wider Caribbean/South America travel corridor, reports continue around the MV Barima tragedy and the ongoing search-and-recovery efforts, while separate news notes the ST Vincent VII crew was found alive after about a week adrift.