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.
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
- May 12, 2023, midnight Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for monkeypox
- May 8, 2023, midnight Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for the new coronavirus
- April 28, 2023, midnight Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 29, 2023)
- April 3, 2023, midnight Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 5, 2023)
- March 13, 2023, midnight Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for monkeypox
May 12, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding monkeypox infectious disease risk information, the world's infection situation has generally improved, and on May 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". As of the 12th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) that has been issued to the whole world.
Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for the new coronavirus
May 8, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding the infectious disease risk information of the new coronavirus, the infection situation in the world has generally improved, and on the 5th, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". Based on the fact that it has been lifted, on the 8th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) issued to the whole world.
Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 29, 2023)
April 28, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 28th, details of upcoming border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.
1. Based on the announcement that the new coronavirus infection will no longer be recognized as a "new influenza infectious disease", the border measures will be changed as follows from 0:00 am on April 29.
(1) All immigrants will not be required to submit either a “negative test certificate taken within 72 hours before departure” or a “vaccine vaccination certificate (three times)”.
Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 5, 2023)
April 3, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 3, the details of future border measures regarding the new coronavirus infection were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.
1. Due to the change in the status of the new coronavirus infection under the Infectious Diseases Act scheduled for May 8, 2023, the border measures (including temporary measures) related to the new coronavirus infection will be terminated. It's a schedule. On the other hand, "Infectious Disease Genome Surveillance (provisional name)" will start on May 8 to monitor the influx of new infectious diseases even in normal times.
Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
March 13, 2023, midnight wide area information
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●March 22nd (Wednesday) to April 23rd (Sunday) is the Islamic month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
●Be aware that the threat of terrorism by Islamic extremists tends to increase during and around the above period, and pay due attention to ensuring safety while trying to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs overseas safety website and news reports. please. Please use "Tabiregi" to collect information.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Beware of Etisalat Scams
May 29, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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On May 22, 2018, the museum issued a warning against frauds that pretend to be "Emirates Post". We will inform you as follows. In the future, there is a risk that similar scams with different company names and message content will be carried out. Please take a look at the warnings issued by the museum (see 2 below), and recognize that various forms of fraud are rampant in this area. please.
1 Fraud pretending to be "Etisalat" (1) Mechanism a. It seems that messages pretending to be from "Etisalat", a major local telecommunications company, are being sent to an unspecified number of people. Messages are sent in SMS (short message) format from overseas phone numbers.
B. The message says, "The points you have earned will expire today. After the expiration date, you will not be able to use your points." Please activate the link." It is believed that such phrases are used to guide users to fraudulent sites and defraud personal information.
(2) Countermeasure a. Ignore messages that you do not recognize.
B. If you are concerned about the authenticity of the content of the message, do not be deceived by such suspicious messages (do not easily open the link of the suspicious message), and use the official website of "Etisalat" or the main telephone number. Confirm.
2 Our website
Alert about fraud damage
https://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_top.html
*Please refer to "5. Alert against Fraud Damage" on the above website.
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Consulate General of Japan in Dubai
Phone: +971-(0)4-293-8888
(Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:15, Friday 07:30-12:15)
Location: 28th Floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Email: ryouji@du.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*Click here if you are submitting a "notification of change" and "notification of return to Japan" for your residence notification.
http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_orr.html
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Beware of scams pretending to be "Emirates Post"
May 22, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
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The following are some of the fraud methods that have recently attracted attention in the media. Please take a look at the warnings issued by the museum so far (see 4 below), and recognize that various forms of fraud are rampant. please.
1 Fraud pretending to be "Emirates Post" (1) Mechanism A It seems that messages pretending to be "Emirates Post" are being sent to an unspecified number of people. Messages are sent in SMS (short message) format from overseas phone numbers.
B. The message states, "Your shipment has been stopped.", "Reply to this message to get the link information necessary for updating your address and making payment." . It is believed that such phrases are used to guide users to fraudulent sites and defraud personal information.
(2) Countermeasure a. Ignore messages that you do not recognize.
B. In the unlikely event that a package is scheduled to be delivered, do not be deceived by such suspicious messages (without easily opening a link to a suspicious message), and check the status of the package to be delivered. Verify through the carrier's official website or representative phone number.
2 Scams pretending to be a family member in trouble (1) Tactic a. Fraud that pretends to be a family member in trouble and requests remittance of money to settle the trouble (so-called “Here it is fraud” in Japan) is a local practice. But it seems rampant.
B. Using a voice changer, she made a phone call pretending to be the victim's son, etc., and said, ``I have caused a traffic accident. I would like you to transfer the money to.”
(2) Countermeasure a. Calm down, hang up the phone, and call your family again.
B. Decide on a password among family members, ask questions that only family members can understand, and make sure that the other party is really a family member.
3 Scams that encourage gambling (1) Scammers disguise themselves as investment or start-up support to defraud personal information and money by inciting gambling by saying things like "You will make money quickly" or "You can get high rewards." Fraud continues to be rampant.
(2) Countermeasures a. Don't easily trust "delicious stories".
B. Without relying only on the other party's explanation, ask questions such as "whether the other party is reliable," "whether the proposed procedures are appropriate," and "whether the other party is qualified to perform the proposed procedures." Collect and confirm information by yourself. If necessary, consult with a lawyer or other expert.
4 Our website
Alert about fraud damage
https://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_top.html
*Please refer to "5. Alert against Fraud Damage" on the above website.
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Consulate General of Japan in Dubai
Phone: +971-(0)4-293-8888
(Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:15, Friday 07:30-12:15)
Location: 28th Floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Email: ryouji@du.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*Click here if you are submitting a "notification of change" and "notification of return to Japan" for your residence notification.
http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_orr.html
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