COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be 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
- Oct. 5, 2024, midnight Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
- Oct. 2, 2024, midnight Caution following Iranian attack on Israel
- Sept. 29, 2024, midnight Calling attention to the current situation in the Middle East
- Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding M-POX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
- Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Caution regarding Mpox
- July 31, 2024, midnight Caution regarding rising tensions in the Middle East
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Caution following Iranian attack on Israel
Oct. 2, 2024, midnight wide area information
A wide-area bulletin will be issued (warning following Iranian attack on Israel).
Calling attention to the current situation in the Middle East
Sept. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We issue comprehensive information on the situation in the Middle East.
Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding M-POX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
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● On August 14 (local time), the WHO Emergency Committee met and advised WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the spread of Empox infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several African countries could potentially spread outside the African continent and be considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
On the same day, Director-General Tedros declared that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC.
Caution regarding Mpox
Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On August 7, at a regular press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a serious Empox outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and that the infection is spreading to neighboring countries.
People traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic, where there have been many cases of Empox clade 1 recently, should be particularly careful to prevent infection. People traveling to other countries and regions should also take measures to prevent infection, as the possibility of the infection spreading in the future cannot be denied.
Caution regarding rising tensions in the Middle East
July 31, 2024, midnight wide area information
●It has been reported that Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
●As the situation in the Middle East may rapidly deteriorate, please stay updated with the latest information and take steps to ensure your own safety.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Announcement from the Embassy] Caution regarding the recent situation in the Middle East and the associated protests in Jordan and their impact on commercial flight operations
Oct. 4, 2024, 1:51 a.m.
1. In response to the recent situation in Lebanon, particularly the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon in the early hours of October 1st and the large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel by Iran on the same night, protests against Israel are expected in downtown Amman, around the US and Israeli embassies, and in other parts of Jordan. In particular, Friday the 4th marks the first Friday since the incident, and large-scale demonstrations are expected to take place after midday prayers. In the past, there have been cases of arson and stone-throwing by gathered crowds. Please avoid approaching areas where demonstrations are likely to occur or are currently taking place, and make efforts to ensure your safety.
2. Due to the Iranian missile attack, some commercial flights departing and arriving at Queen Alia International Airport have been affected, including flight cancellations. If you are planning to travel on a commercial flight, please collect the latest information from airlines and other sources and make your travel plans accordingly.
3. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also issued a wide-area bulletin entitled “Caution Following Iranian Attack on Israel (https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C040.html).”
・This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
・In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more, https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/agree.html) or register with Tabi Reg (for stays of less than three months, https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
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Embassy of Japan in Jordan Consular/Security Team TEL: 962-6-593-2005
PO Box. 2835 Amman 11181 Jordan
consular@am.mofa.go.jp
https://www.jordan.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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[Embassy Notice] [Important] Alert regarding Iranian attack on Israel / Impact of Jordanian airspace closure on commercial flight operations
Oct. 2, 2024, 4:46 a.m.
・This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
・In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to submit a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more, https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/agree.html) or register with Tabi Reg (for stays of less than three months, https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
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Embassy of Japan in Jordan Consular/Security Team TEL: 962-6-593-2005
PO Box. 2835 Amman 11181 Jordan
consular@am.mofa.go.jp
https://www.jordan.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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