12 Key Travel Advisories Announced in March

The U.S. Department of State was once again very busy during the month of March, issuing dozens of updated travel advisories for countries all over the world ranging from Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) to Level 4 (do not travel). While COVID-19 continues to be the primary threat to international travelers in the eyes of U.S. officials, crime, terrorism concerns and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine are other leading risks that the department is listing for why travelers should avoid, reconsider or exercise an increased level of caution during their next trip overseas. Here's a look at some of the most significant travel advisory updates that travelers may have missed over the past month.