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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
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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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 in 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 dengue fever (If you suspect you may be infected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible)
July 12, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
If you are planning to travel to or stay in tropical or subtropical regions such as Central and South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Africa, where dengue fever is common, or if you are already staying there, please be sure to take appropriate preventive measures. In addition, if you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Possibility of nationwide protests against the government
Sept. 27, 2024, 8:21 p.m.
1. According to reports, information is spreading calling for protests against the government titled "National Day of Survival" or "Day of Survival" on October 1st. There is information that it will be a nationwide protest, and at present it has been announced that it will start at 7:30 am in Ikeja, Lagos State, with information also being released that it will be held in Borno, Yobe, Rivers and Kwara States.
Organizers of the protest, titled "End Bad Governance In Nigeria," which took place on August 1, have stated that none of their demands have been met and that the purpose of the protest is to protest against recent increases in gasoline and electricity prices, as well as rising food prices.
2. The protests are scheduled to begin on October 1st, but may begin earlier given the previous example in August.
3. There are concerns that protests may lead to violent crowds and acts of vandalism, and that security agencies may block roads and conduct checkpoints in various locations in order to prevent such illegal activities. There is also concern that protests may escalate into strikes, which could affect logistics and other activities due to the suspension of public transport and other transportation services.
4. All Japanese nationals residing in Japan:
・Collect the latest information
- Never approach areas where demonstrations, marches, rallies, etc. are taking place.
- Charge your cell phone and batteries in case of an emergency
Carry proper identification
・Secure necessary supplies
Please take the following safety measures:
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