COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
～Announcement from the Embassy～ (Caution during Ramadan and changes to our Embassy opening hours)
Feb. 25, 2025, 3:21 p.m.
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1. No official announcement has been made by the Pakistani government, but at present it is expected that the period of Ramadan (the fasting month) and the festival at the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) will last for approximately one month from around Sunday, March 2nd.
During this period and before and after, several terrorist attacks have occurred in the past, so it is necessary to be more vigilant than usual against terrorism, especially during the final week of Ramadan, when religious sentiment is said to be at its highest.
In addition, as the sun sets, the number of cars traveling at high speeds increases and the concentration of security and security personnel decreases, so even more caution is required.
We ask that Japanese nationals residing in the country and those currently staying or planning to travel to the area take the following precautions and act with safety in mind.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from various local news sources and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Avoid approaching places that are likely to be targets of attacks (religious facilities, government agencies, military, police and other security authority facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.), media organizations, and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related business sites). When you need to run errands in other places (foreign-owned hotels and fast food restaurants, European and American facilities, UN agencies, public transportation, restaurants, markets, etc.), try to complete your business quickly and efficiently, always pay attention to your surroundings, and immediately leave the area if you notice any suspicious situation.
(3) Never go near places where religious events or gatherings are taking place.
(4) If you encounter a rally, demonstration, etc. while traveling, leave the area immediately.
*[Wide area information] Warnings have also been issued regarding overseas travel and stays during Ramadan, so please also check the links below.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2025C002.html
2. Consular office hours during Ramadan will be changed to 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
In addition, when Ramadan (the fasting month) ends, Eid-ul-Fitr (the festival marking the end of Ramadan) will begin and the hotel will be closed.
3. In addition to the above precautions, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○ Embassy website:
https://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan):
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for three months or more, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are overseas.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
Caution regarding demonstrations in Karachi
Feb. 24, 2025, 12:01 a.m.
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1. This afternoon (February 23rd), a demonstration was held by a political group, Jeay Sindh Quami Mahaz, from Karachi International Airport to the FTC Flyover at Shahrah-e-Faisal against agricultural projects in the Upper Indus River in southern Punjab Province, and some clashes with security authorities were reported.
As of 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd, the situation has calmed down, but we ask all Japanese residents to make an effort to obtain the latest information on the group's movements and take care not to become caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
2. In addition to the above points, please also see the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○Our "Safety Information Distribution X"
https://x.com/CGJapanKRC_SFT
○Our website: "Safety and Medical"
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/anzen.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
Emergency Contact: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi Tel: (+92-21) 3522-0800
[Contact Information]
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Tel: 021-3522-0800
Email: japan.consulate.karachi@kr.mofa.go.jp
