Backpackers heading to Mexico have been advised their
gap year travel insurance may not cover them following the outbreak of swine flu.
The Telegraph reported this week (April 27th) that travellers who cancel planned trips to the country cannot claim from insurance companies unless the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against travel to Mexico.
However, should they fall ill in the country, a
worldwide travel insurance policy should cover any medical expenses incurred.
The newpaper added: "If the Foreign Office decides to advise against travel to Mexico, travellers would be entitled to cancel the trip."
In that case, it advised: "Anyone pressing ahead with the holiday would find that their travel insurance would not cover them for any medical expenses should they fall ill."
On Sunday (April 26th) Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, advised the population to "stay clam", insisting that of the 1,364 people who were suspected of carrying the virus on Saturday, almost a thousand had already been discharged in good health, the BBC reports.
However, as of today (April 28th) the FCO website advises against all but essential travel to Mexico until the situation improves.
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