US travelers to Cuba report symptoms similar to diplomats

The State Department is warning U.S. citizens in Cuba to avoid two hotels in Havana after travelers reported similar symptoms to diplomats subjected to sonic-based attacks at the U.S. embassy.

CBS News and Reuters reported that State Department officials have confirmed that some American travelers have been affected.

NEW: U.S. citizens may have been harmed by Cuba attacks, with handful reporting symptoms after visiting, State Dept. official tells CBS News pic.twitter.com/0JWKERkltV

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 6, 2017

JUST IN: State Department received reports from U.S. travelers to Cuba who say they had symptoms similar to those in diplomats pic.twitter.com/xLcVryRD07

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 6, 2017

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The Trump administration is warning travelers to avoid the Hotel Nacional and Hotel Capri, both located in Havana, and is asking Americans who believe they were subjected to similar attacks to see a doctor.

“Affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms including ear complaints and hearing loss, dizziness, headache, fatigue, cognitive issues, and difficulty sleeping,” the U.S. Embassy in Cuba said in a message to U.S. citizens on Friday.

“If you believe you have suffered any of these symptoms following stays in Cuba, please consult a medical professional,” it added. “The U.S. government has imposed limitations on lodging at affected hotels.”