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。
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- July 26, 2024, 2:20 a.m. Caution (BG Alert issued following fire outbreak in Sofia Prefecture)
- July 25, 2024, 3:41 p.m. Caution (Heavy rain warning issued in northern Bulgaria: July 25)
- July 24, 2024, 6:31 p.m. Demonstration information (Demonstration held in Sofia: 7/24)
- July 18, 2024, 4:06 p.m. Caution (extreme heat warning issued across Bulgaria: July 18-19)
- July 16, 2024, 5:06 p.m. Caution (extreme heat warning issued across Bulgaria: July 16th and 17th)
- July 16, 2024, 5:06 p.m. Demonstration information (Demonstration held in Sofia: 7/16)
Caution (BG Alert issued following fire outbreak in Sofia Prefecture)
July 26, 2024, 2:20 a.m.
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At around 6:30 pm today (July 25th), a fire and explosion broke out in Erin Pelin, located in the central Sofia Prefecture (adjacent to the east side of the city of Sofia), resulting in multiple injuries.
The fire is believed to have started in a warehouse where fireworks were stored, and although police and firefighters are currently responding, the blaze has not yet been extinguished.
○In response to this, "BG Alerts" were issued for the surrounding area at 7:25 pm and 8:10 pm. "BG Alerts" are a system that delivers warning messages to personal devices (cell phones, tablets, some smart watches, etc.) via mobile phone networks in the event of a disaster, emergency, or other situation that poses a threat to life, health, or property. If you receive one, you are likely in an area that may be affected by the fire, so please follow the content of the alert and leave the area immediately.
https://bg-alert.bg/#/home
○ There are reports that the smoke is affecting flights departing from and arriving at Sofia Airport. If you are planning to use Sofia Airport, please pay attention to the relevant information provided by the airport office and each airline.
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Caution (Heavy rain warning issued in northern Bulgaria: July 25)
July 25, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
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The Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a heavy rainfall warning (Code Orange) for northern Bulgaria on Thursday, July 25th. Details are as follows:
<Heavy Rain Warning (Orange Code)/Thunderstorm Warning (Orange Code)>
Ruse, Silistra, Veliko Tarnovo, Targovishte, Razgrad, Shumen
<Heavy Rain Warning (Yellow Code)/Thunderstorm Warning (Yellow Code)>
Sofia Oblast, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad, Pleven, Lovech, Plovdiv, Smolyan, Gabrovo, Stara Zagora, Kardzhali, Haskovo, Sliven, Yambol, Dobrich, Varna, Burgas
○ Temporary heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hail are expected to fall in some areas, particularly in areas where heavy rain warnings or advisories have been issued. There is a possibility of lightning strikes, fallen trees, flooded roads, and river overflows, so please pay attention to the weather conditions in your surrounding area, flooded roads, and river water levels, and take sufficient safety measures such as refraining from going outside during heavy rain.
(Reference) Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology website
http://www.weather.bg/obshtini/
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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Demonstration information (Demonstration held in Sofia: 7/24)
July 24, 2024, 6:31 p.m.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Tel: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Caution (extreme heat warning issued across Bulgaria: July 18-19)
July 18, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
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The Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a code red heat warning for the whole of Bulgaria for Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19. Details are as follows:
＜July 18th (Thursday) Extreme Heat Warning (Code Red)＞
Nationwide
<July 19th (Friday) High Temperature Warning (Orange Code)>
Ruse, Silistra, Dobrich, Targovishte, Razgrad, Shumen, Varna, Burgas, Yambol, Haskovo, Stara Zagora, Sliven
＜July 19th (Friday) High Temperature Warning (Yellow Code)＞
Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia (province), Lovech, Gabrovo, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Kardzhali
○The high temperatures continue. When going outside, be sure to take measures against heatstroke and UV rays. In particular, in areas where a code red heat warning has been issued, please try to avoid going outside during the hottest times of the day.
○In addition to the possibility of localized heavy rain and lightning strikes, forest fires are becoming more likely to occur, with reports of fires occurring in Stara Zagora, Varna, Plovdiv (Otets Paisevo, Karlovo), Yambol (Voden), etc. As the fires may spread depending on the wind direction, please do not approach areas where fires are currently occurring or their surrounding areas.
(Reference) Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology website
http://www.weather.bg/obshtini/
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Tel: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Caution (extreme heat warning issued across Bulgaria: July 16th and 17th)
July 16, 2024, 5:06 p.m.
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The Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a code red heat warning for the whole of Bulgaria for Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th. Details are as follows:
<July 16th (Tuesday) Extreme Heat Warning (Code Red)>
Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Blagoevgrad
<July 16th (Tuesday) High Temperature Warning (Orange Code)>
All areas other than the above
<July 17th (Wednesday) Extreme Heat Warning (Code Red)>
All over Japan
○High temperatures are forecast to continue through the weekend. When going outside, be sure to take measures against heatstroke and UV rays, and in areas where a code red heat warning has been issued, try to avoid going outside during the hottest hours. In addition, there is a possibility of localized heavy rain and lightning strikes, and forest fires are also more likely to occur, so please pay attention to the weather information for the area you are staying in.
(Reference) Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology website
http://www.weather.bg/obshtini/
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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Demonstration information (Demonstration held in Sofia: 7/16)
July 16, 2024, 5:06 p.m.
Consular Security Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria Telephone: (Country code 359) 2-971-2708 (main) (24h)
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