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 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
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Provisional results of the presidential election announced
April 14, 2025, 3:05 a.m.
So far, there have been no signs of riots or other incidents following the announcement of the provisional results, but given that there is a certain number of opposition supporters, the possibility of demonstrations and other protests cannot be ruled out. There are also concerns that general crimes (such as molestation and theft in crowded areas, burglary of empty homes, and trouble caused by drunks and drug users) may occur taking advantage of the celebratory mood following the election of interim President Origi.
Therefore, we ask that all Japanese residents and travelers overseas please make sure to lock your homes and other doors, always carry identification when going out, refrain from going out at night as much as possible for the time being, and if you see any gatherings or crowds in the city, please make your safety your top priority by leaving the scene immediately and take care not to get caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon Address: Residence Malaika, Batiment B, 1er etage, Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP: 2259, Batterie IV, Libreville, GABON
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email：amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp
Warning about the presidential election
April 9, 2025, 11:40 p.m.
So far, we have not heard of any major problems with this election campaign, but as the final day of the campaign (April 11th) approaches, we expect a certain amount of excitement to build up across the country.
○To all Japanese residents and travelers, please be sure to carry your identification when going out as a precaution against checkpoints, and if you see any gatherings or crowds in the city, please make your safety your top priority by leaving the scene immediately. Please also be careful not to cause unnecessary trouble by taking photographs, etc.
○It has been reported that the provisional results of the presidential election will be announced within four days of the voting date. In both the previous election (2023: political upheaval) and the election before that (2016: riots), the situation changed significantly immediately after the results were announced, so we ask that you continue to keep a close eye on the domestic situation and act with caution for the time being after the results of this presidential election are announced.
○In addition, in preparation for an emergency, we ask that you keep about a week's worth of food, drinking water, and daily necessities stored at home or elsewhere.
* In the event that the security situation deteriorates and mobile phone and internet lines are down, as a last resort the Embassy may broadcast necessary information via regular FM radio broadcasts (frequency: 89.7MHz, twice a day at 10am and 3pm). The reception area is within a 10km radius of the Embassy (depending on the reception environment), and the broadcast can also be received by car radios.
[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon Address: Residence Malaika, Batiment B, 1er etage, Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP: 2259, Batterie IV, Libreville, GABON
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email：amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp
