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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Impact of the light rainy season (December)
Nov. 25, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
To all residents and short-term visitors to Tanzania
Tanzania enters its minor rainy season in December. Although not as severe as the heavy rains in April, floods and landslides have been reported in various parts of the country (especially in the eastern and northern parts).
In the capital, Dar es Salaam, rain is causing roads to flood and create holes that do not look like puddles, which can cause cars to get stuck in holes, causing damage to wheels and suspension, or even causing collisions with cars trying to overtake, causing some considerable impacts. Please be very careful when driving.
Heavy rain also affects sanitation. In Tanzania, sewerage systems are not fully installed outside of some major cities. According to DAWASA (Tanzania Water Authority), only 10% of the population has sewerage facilities, and collected sewage is appropriately treated and discharged into the ocean, but most other houses and apartments use infiltration facilities built on their premises.
As a result, when heavy rains fall, rainwater cannot be drained away and wastewater backs up from houses' sewage systems, mixing with the rainwater and creating puddles.
In addition, many houses have a reservoir for drinking water built on the premises, and a motor is used to supply water from there to a black plastic tank located at a high place. If the reservoir is located at a low position, rainwater and sewage will flow into it, causing the water quality to deteriorate. The same is true for pools in apartment complexes and hotels, where water quality management is difficult.
Please be aware that contaminated water increases the risk of contracting diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A.
In addition, during rainy seasons, puddles are likely to form, creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Please take adequate measures against mosquitoes, keeping in mind the possibility of contracting malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, etc.
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"Tanzania Safety Guide"
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EMBASSY of JAPAN in TANZANIA
Address: Plot No. 1018, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, PO Box 2577, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of TANZANIA
Phone: +255-22-2115827/9
Consular office hours: 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30
Visa counter hours: 08:30 - 12:30
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[Warning] Important points to note regarding local elections in Tanzania
Nov. 25, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
To all Japanese nationals living in Tanzania and short-term visitors
Local elections are scheduled to take place across Tanzania, except Zanzibar, on Wednesday, November 27. There is a possibility of disturbances around polling stations, demonstrations, and police-guarded areas and surrounding areas.
In past local elections, there have been major disturbances between police crackdowns on irregularities and protesters, and clashes between police and demonstrators have also resulted in injuries.
We ask that everyone please avoid approaching polling stations, demonstrations or marches that take place around the time of the election, or other places where people gather.
If these are included in your commute route or planned destinations, please make arrangements in advance to use alternative routes.
If you are surrounded by demonstrators or crowds, you may be able to avoid them by taking refuge in a store or other area, moving closer to a police officer, or stopping your car and waiting for the demonstrators or crowd to pass before driving away. If you see a crowd or demonstration, please be careful not to approach them, as unrelated foreigners may be falsely accused or have their cars damaged as they pass by.
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"Tanzania Safety Guide"
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EMBASSY of JAPAN in TANZANIA
Address: Plot No. 1018, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, PO Box 2577, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of TANZANIA
Phone: +255-22-2115827/9
Consular office hours: 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30
Visa counter hours: 08:30 - 12:30
Website: http://www.tz.emb-japan.go.jp/index_j.htm
