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 announced 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.
March 25, 2020, midnight
感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので，最新情報を入手し，感染予防に努めてください。
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- Jan. 31, 2025, 10:46 p.m. Demonstration information (Protests at Sofia Airport Terminal 2)
- Jan. 29, 2025, 6:16 p.m. Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Gabrovo, Montana, Kyustendil and Pernik)
- Jan. 27, 2025, 11:56 p.m. Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Pleven, Shumen and Vratsa)
- Jan. 24, 2025, 11:32 p.m. Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo)
- Jan. 22, 2025, 9:41 p.m. Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Varna)
- Jan. 22, 2025, 9:31 p.m. Bomb threats against several schools in Bulgaria
Demonstration information (Protests at Sofia Airport Terminal 2)
Jan. 31, 2025, 10:46 p.m.
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Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Gabrovo, Montana, Kyustendil and Pernik)
Jan. 29, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
[Main text]
Influenza epidemics have been newly declared in Gabrovo, Montana, Kyustendil and Pernik. The validity period of the epidemic declaration in Plovdiv has been extended. The validity periods of the declarations in the provinces where influenza epidemics have been declared so far are as follows:
・Haskovo: January 16th (Thurs) - 23rd (Thurs) -> extended until 31st (Fri) ・Vidin: January 20th (Mon) - 26th (Sun) -> extended until February 2nd (Sun) ・Yambol: January 21st (Tues) - 27th (Mon) (Ended)
・Plovdiv: January 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue) → extended until February 4 (Tue) ・Blagoevgrad: January 22 (Wed) to 30 (Thu)
・Varna: January 23rd (Thursday) to January 29th (Wednesday)
・Dobrich: January 24th (Friday) to January 30th (Thursday)
Veliko Tarnovo: January 27th (Monday) to February 4th (Tuesday)
・Pleven: January 27th (Monday) to February 2nd (Sunday)
Shumen: January 27th (Monday) to February 4th (Tuesday)
・Vratsa: January 27th (Monday) to January 31st (Friday)
Gabrovo: January 29th (Wed) – February 4th (Tue)
・Montana: January 29th (Wed) - February 4th (Tue)
・Kystendil: January 29th (Wed) to February 5th (Wed)
・Pernik: January 30th (Thursday) to February 9th (Sunday)
During the period of the declaration, measures will be taken such as temporarily suspending medical treatment for pregnant women and children, testing at daycare centers, kindergartens and schools, and prohibiting visits to medical facilities and nursing homes. The measures vary by prefecture, so please check the websites of the prefectural health inspection centers and local governments.
https://www.mh.government.bg/bg/ministerstvo/vtorostepenni-razporediteli/regionalni-zdravni-inspektsii
*If you are staying in the affected areas, please take sufficient infection prevention measures in accordance with the guidance of your local government, and if you feel unwell, please immediately visit the nearest medical institution.
○In addition, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health recommends wearing masks and keeping a distance from crowded places to prevent the spread of influenza, COVID-19, acute respiratory diseases, etc., regardless of whether an epidemic has been declared or not.
○Infections are spreading even outside of areas where declarations have been issued. Please make an effort to gather information related to infectious diseases.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Pleven, Shumen and Vratsa)
Jan. 27, 2025, 11:56 p.m.
[Main text]
The influenza epidemic has been newly declared in Pleven, Shumen and Vratsa. The validity period of the declaration in each province where influenza epidemic has been declared so far is as follows:
Haskovo: January 16th (Thurs) - 23rd (Thurs) -> extended until 31st (Fri) Vidin: January 20th (Mon) - 26th (Sun) -> extended until February 2nd (Sun) Yambol: January 21st (Tues) - 27th (Mon)
Plovdiv: January 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue)
Blagoevgrad: January 22 (Wed) to January 30 (Thu)
・Varna: January 23rd (Thursday) to January 29th (Wednesday)
・Dobrich: January 24th (Friday) to January 30th (Thursday)
Veliko Tarnovo: January 27th (Monday) to February 4th (Tuesday)
・Pleven: January 27th (Monday) to February 2nd (Sunday)
Shumen: January 27th (Monday) to February 4th (Tuesday)
・Vratsa: January 27th (Monday) to January 31st (Friday)
During the period of the declaration, measures will be taken such as temporarily suspending medical treatment for pregnant women and children, testing at daycare centers, kindergartens and schools, and prohibiting visits to medical facilities and nursing homes. The measures vary by prefecture, so please check the websites of the prefectural health inspection centers and local governments.
https://www.mh.government.bg/bg/ministerstvo/vtorostepenni-razporediteli/regionalni-zdravni-inspektsii
*If you are staying in the affected areas, please take sufficient infection prevention measures in accordance with the guidance of your local government, and if you feel unwell, please immediately visit the nearest medical institution.
○In addition, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health recommends wearing masks and keeping a distance from crowded places to prevent the spread of influenza, COVID-19, acute respiratory diseases, etc., regardless of whether an epidemic has been declared or not.
○Infections are spreading even outside of areas where declarations have been issued. Please make an effort to gather information related to infectious diseases.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo)
Jan. 24, 2025, 11:32 p.m.
[Main text]
Influenza epidemics have been newly declared in Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo. The validity period of epidemic declarations in Haskovo and Vidin will be extended. The validity period of the declarations in the provinces where influenza epidemics have been declared so far is as follows:
Haskovo: January 16th (Thurs) - 23rd (Thurs) -> extended until 31st (Fri) Vidin: January 20th (Mon) - 26th (Sun) -> extended until February 2nd (Sun) Yambol: January 21st (Tues) - 27th (Mon)
Plovdiv: January 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue)
Blagoevgrad: January 22 (Wed) to January 30 (Thu)
・Varna: January 23rd (Thursday) to January 29th (Wednesday)
・Dobrich: January 24th (Friday) to January 30th (Thursday)
Veliko Tarnovo: January 27th (Monday) to February 4th (Tuesday)
During the period of the declaration, measures will be taken such as temporarily suspending medical treatment for pregnant women and children, testing at daycare centers, kindergartens and schools, and prohibiting visits to medical facilities and nursing homes. The measures vary by prefecture, so please check the websites of the prefectural health inspection centers and local governments.
https://www.mh.government.bg/bg/ministerstvo/vtorostepenni-razporediteli/regionalni-zdravni-inspektsii
*If you are staying in the affected areas, please take sufficient infection prevention measures in accordance with the guidance of your local government, and if you feel unwell, please immediately visit the nearest medical institution.
○In addition, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health recommends wearing masks and keeping a distance from crowded places to prevent the spread of influenza, COVID-19, acute respiratory diseases, etc., regardless of whether an epidemic has been declared or not.
○Infections are spreading even outside of areas where declarations have been issued. Please make an effort to gather information related to infectious diseases.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Infectious disease information (influenza epidemic declaration in Varna)
Jan. 22, 2025, 9:41 p.m.
[Main text]
The influenza epidemic will be declared in Varna. The validity period of the declaration in each province where influenza epidemics have been declared so far is as follows:
Haskovo: January 16th (Thurs) - 23rd (Thurs)
・Vidin: January 20th (Monday) to 26th (Sunday)
・Yambol: January 21st (Tue) to 27th (Mon)
Plovdiv: January 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue)
Blagoevgrad: January 22 (Wed) to January 30 (Thu)
・Varna: January 23rd (Thursday) to January 29th (Wednesday)
During the period of the declaration, measures will be taken such as temporarily suspending medical treatment for pregnant women and children, testing at daycare centers, kindergartens and schools, and prohibiting visits to medical facilities and nursing homes. The measures vary by prefecture, so please check the websites of the prefectural health inspection centers and local governments.
https://www.mh.government.bg/bg/ministerstvo/vtorostepenni-razporediteli/regionalni-zdravni-inspektsii
*If you are staying in the affected areas, please take sufficient infection prevention measures in accordance with the guidance of your local government, and if you feel unwell, please immediately visit the nearest medical institution.
○In addition, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health recommends wearing masks and keeping a distance from crowded places to prevent the spread of influenza, COVID-19, acute respiratory diseases, etc., regardless of whether an epidemic has been declared or not.
○Infections are spreading even outside of areas where declarations have been issued. Please make an effort to gather information related to infectious diseases.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
e-mail: consul.jpn-emb@sf.mofa.go.jp
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Bomb threats against several schools in Bulgaria
Jan. 22, 2025, 9:31 p.m.
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