{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with updates to health information.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to <b>terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Terrorist groups may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Attacks may occur on remote islands which could lengthen the response time of authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Maldives:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list\">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Browse/Report?subContentTypes=Country%20Security%20Report\">Country Security Report</a> for Maldives.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>&nbsp;plan for emergency situations.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Fri, 23 Jun 2023", "country": "Maldives"}