US State Department Keeps Switzerland at Level 1 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State reissued its Switzerland travel advisory after a periodic review, keeping it at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). It advises travelers to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate them in an emergency; review the Country Security Report for Switzerland; prepare a plan for emergency situations; review the International Traveler's Checklist; and visit the CDC page for the latest Travelers' Health Information. It also states the U.S. government does not provide insurance for U.S. citizens overseas and highly recommends buying insurance before travel, checking with th…