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.
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.
Cholera outbreak in Angola (29th report)
Oct. 6, 2025, 10:25 p.m.
1. The Angolan Ministry of Health updated the cholera situation on October 5th, announcing that since the first case on January 7th, 30,175 cholera cases have been reported (an increase of 828 since last week) and 832 deaths (an increase of 23 since last week). Cases have been confirmed in 18 provinces: Luanda, Ikoro i Bengo, Bengo, Benguela, Huambo, Huila, Malanje, Kwanza Norte, Kwanza Sul, Zaire, Cunene, Cabinda, Uige, Cubango, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Bie, and Namibe. Please continue to exercise caution in areas where cases have been confirmed.
2. The Ministry of Health, through the Luanda Provincial Health Department, continues to implement WHO-recommended measures to combat cholera, including disinfection of affected areas, behavioral management of infected people, testing of suspected cases, and distribution of hypochlorous acid.
3. As the number of infected people is increasing again, please be careful to take measures to prevent infection.
4. Cholera is transmitted by oral infection through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria in the stool of a patient or carrier (if they have no symptoms). The incubation period ranges from a few hours to five days, and the disease is characterized by severe watery diarrhea (similar to rice water) and vomiting, and can lead to death if dehydration is not corrected. If you experience symptoms, it is recommended that you seek medical attention immediately.
5. Preventive measures (1) Please be sure to take regular infection prevention measures such as washing your hands, using alcohol-based disinfectant (especially after using the toilet and before eating), and gargling.
(2) Avoid consuming tap water, ice, raw or undercooked seafood (shrimp, crab, sashimi, etc.), and raw vegetables.
(3) Avoid coming into contact with diarrhea or vomit, and if you do come into contact with them, be sure to wash your hands with soap or disinfect them with alcohol.
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[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Angola
Address: Torres Loanda, 2F Rua Gamal Abdel Nasser Ingombota, Luanda
Phone: +244-923-167090
FAX: +244-923-167095
Embassy website: https://www.angola.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
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Cholera outbreak in Luanda province (28th report)
Oct. 1, 2025, 12:30 a.m.
1. The Angolan Ministry of Health updated the cholera situation on September 29th, announcing that since the first case on January 7th, 29,347 cholera cases have been reported (an increase of 574 since last week) and 809 deaths (an increase of 10 since last week). Cases have been confirmed in 18 provinces: Luanda, Ikoro i Bengo, Bengo, Benguela, Huambo, Huila, Malanje, Kwanza Norte, Kwanza Sul, Zaire, Cunene, Cabinda, Uige, Cubango, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Bie, and Namibe. Please continue to exercise caution in areas where cases have been confirmed.
2. The Ministry of Health, through the Luanda Provincial Health Department, continues to implement WHO-recommended measures to combat cholera, including disinfection of affected areas, behavioral management of infected people, testing of suspected cases, and distribution of hypochlorous acid.
3. As the number of infected people is increasing again, please be careful to take measures to prevent infection.
4. Cholera is transmitted by oral infection through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria in the stool of a patient or carrier (if they have no symptoms). The incubation period ranges from a few hours to five days, and the disease is characterized by severe watery diarrhea (similar to rice water) and vomiting, and can lead to death if dehydration is not corrected. If you experience symptoms, it is recommended that you seek medical attention immediately.
5. Preventive measures (1) Please be sure to take regular infection prevention measures such as washing your hands, using alcohol-based disinfectant (especially after using the toilet and before eating), and gargling.
(2) Avoid consuming tap water, ice, raw or undercooked seafood (shrimp, crab, sashimi, etc.), and raw vegetables.
(3) Avoid coming into contact with diarrhea or vomit, and if you do come into contact with them, be sure to wash your hands with soap or disinfect them with alcohol.
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[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Angola
Address: Torres Loanda,2F Rua Gamal Abdel Nasser Ingombota,Luanda
Phone: +244-923-167090
FAX: +244-923-167095
Embassy website: https://www.angola.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
If you require assistance when entering or leaving the country, please contact the Consulate.
