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.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in the Gulf of Guinea
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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In the Gulf of Guinea, there have been frequent incidents of piracy (note), including boarding by armed groups and robberies.
Operators of ships sailing through the Gulf of Guinea and surrounding waters, as well as those planning to board such ships, are advised to be fully aware of the risk of encountering damage from piracy and other incidents in the area, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through the area.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Resent] Cameroon Presidential Election: Notice of Temporary Closure
Oct. 27, 2025, 4:45 p.m.
[Main text]
In preparation for the worsening security situation following the Cameroonian presidential election, the Embassy of Japan in Cameroon will be temporarily closed on the afternoon of Monday, October 27th (1:30pm - 4:00pm), when the results of the election are scheduled to be announced, and all day on Tuesday, October 28th (8:00am - 4:00pm). Consular services will also be closed, and we ask for your understanding.
For urgent matters, please contact the emergency closure telephone number listed below or the mobile phone number of the Consular Section.
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Cameroon
Ambassade du Japon au Cameroun
1535, Rue 1828, Bastos-Ekoudou, Yaounde, Cameroun (BP 6868)
Email: ryojicameroun@yd.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (237) 222-206-202, (237) 222-206-203 (main phone number)
(237) 677-508-188 (emergency call during closing hours)
(237) 650-592-149 (Consular Section Mobile Phone (Emergency))
HP: https://www.cmr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Cameroon Presidential Election: Notice of temporary closure
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:25 p.m.
[Main text]
In preparation for the worsening security situation following the Cameroonian presidential election, the Embassy of Japan in Cameroon will be temporarily closed on the afternoon of Monday, October 27th (1:30pm - 4:00pm), when the results of the election are scheduled to be announced, and all day on Tuesday, October 28th (8:00am - 4:00pm). Consular services will also be closed, and we ask for your understanding.
For urgent matters, please contact the emergency closure telephone number listed below or the mobile phone number of the Consular Section.
Cameroon presidential election: results postponed
Oct. 23, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
[Main text]
As previously announced, the situation in Cameroon surrounding the presidential election continues to require careful attention. While reports indicated that the results of the Cameroon presidential election were to be announced on Thursday, October 23rd, the Constitutional Council has issued a statement stating that the results will be announced at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27th. A public hearing for appeals was held on Wednesday, October 22nd.
As announced in the consular email dated October 21st (Cameroon Presidential Election: Caution Immediately Before the Results Are Announced), political tensions are rising due to protests by opposition supporters and others, and the situation remains one in which security could rapidly deteriorate on the day of the election results announcement and around that time, with many security forces deployed in the center of the capital, Yaoundé.
Garoua (Northern Region): Approximately 20 Cameroonians were arrested (one person is reported to have died) following clashes between opposition supporters and police.
We have received information that opposition supporters are gathering in the Tinga district of Yaoundé (Central Province) to hold a protest demonstration, and that opposition supporters are gathering in the New-Bell district of Douala (Littoral Province) to hold a protest demonstration. Please continue to take note of the following and act with caution to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
●Avoid unnecessary outings as much as possible and stay at home or somewhere where your safety is guaranteed.
●In the waiting area, prepare enough water, food, a change of clothes, communication devices such as a cell phone to last for several days to a week, spare batteries for flashlights and cell phones in case of power outages, passports, cash, credit cards, etc. in case of evacuation.
If you have to go out for unavoidable reasons,
- Avoid election-related facilities, other public facilities, election offices, and other places where many people involved in the election gather.
If you see a protest or demonstration on the street, leave the area immediately.
- Refrain from making any careless comments or actions related to the election in public places.
- Always carry identification in case of police checkpoints, etc., and cooperate if a checkpoint is encountered.
・Avoid going out at night. Even during the day, avoid going out alone and travel with others.
●We will continue to strive to obtain the latest information regarding the election, appropriately assess the situation, and take action according to the circumstances to avoid getting caught up in the confusion.
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Cameroon
Ambassade du Japon au Cameroun
1535, Rue 1828, Bastos-Ekoudou, Yaounde, Cameroun (BP 6868)
Email: ryojicameroun@yd.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (237) 222-206-202, (237) 222-206-203 (main phone number)
(237) 677-508-188 (emergency call during closing hours)
HP: https://www.cmr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Cameroon Presidential Election: Caution before the results are announced
Oct. 21, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
[Main text]
According to reports, the Constitutional Council (located in the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé) will hold a public hearing on objections to the Cameroonian presidential election, which took place on October 12, on Wednesday, October 22, and will announce the election results on Thursday, October 23.
As previously announced, political tensions are rising as opposition supporters and others who claim that the Electoral Administration (ELECAM) has falsified the voting results have been holding protests in several cities across the country. While it is impossible to predict the content of the election results, we cannot rule out the possibility of a sudden deterioration in the security situation, such as protests by those dissatisfied with the results, attacks on election-related facilities and government facilities, clashes between opposing supporters, and acts of looting that take advantage of the chaos and an increase in general crime.
In addition, authorities are expected to step up checkpoints and impose traffic restrictions to prevent unrest, and if the security situation deteriorates, the possibility of deploying military and other security forces to the affected areas cannot be ruled out.
Therefore, until the situation calms down, please take the following precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
●Avoid unnecessary outings as much as possible and stay at home or somewhere where your safety is guaranteed.
●In the waiting area, prepare enough water, food, a change of clothes, communication devices such as a cell phone to last for several days to a week, spare batteries for flashlights and cell phones in case of power outages, passports, cash, credit cards, etc. in case of evacuation.
If you have to go out for unavoidable reasons,
- Avoid election-related facilities, other public facilities, election offices, and other places where many people involved in the election gather.
If you see a protest or demonstration on the street, leave the area immediately.
- Refrain from making any careless comments or actions related to the election in public places.
- Always carry identification in case of police checkpoints, etc., and cooperate if a checkpoint is encountered.
・Avoid going out at night. Even during the day, avoid going out alone and travel with others.
●We will continue to strive to obtain the latest information regarding the election, appropriately assess the situation, and take action according to the circumstances to avoid getting caught up in the confusion.
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Cameroon
Ambassade du Japon au Cameroun
1535, Rue 1828, Bastos-Ekoudou, Yaounde, Cameroun (BP 6868)
Email: ryojicameroun@yd.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (237) 222-206-202, (237) 222-206-203 (main phone number)
(237) 677-508-188 (emergency call during closing hours)
HP: https://www.cmr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
