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).
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.
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- 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.
Infectious disease information: Empox-related deaths and confirmation of Empox clade 1 cases
March 25, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
[Main text]
1. The announcements made by public health agencies are as follows:
(1) On March 20, Zambia's Minister of Health Elijah Muchima announced that the first Empox-related death in Zambia had been confirmed at Chipata Level 1 Hospital in Lusaka City, Lusaka Province. The deceased was an 8-month-old baby, and after a comprehensive death review meeting to determine the cause of death, it was determined that the baby's death was due to complications (pneumonia) during the course of Empox infection. The Zambian Ministry of Health stressed that in order to prevent further deaths, they are working to strengthen response capacity through training and mentorship programs for frontline medical workers.
(2) According to a report dated March 21st from the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), 301 suspected cases of Empox infection have been reported in Zambia to date, of which 31 have been determined to be positive. Of the 31 positive cases, 21 have been confirmed to be clade 1b.
2. Areas of occurrence and epidemic
(1) Lusaka Province, 17 cases; (2) Copperbelt Province, 10 cases; (3) Muchinga Province, 2 cases; (4) Central Province, 1 case; (5) Western Province, 1 case (total 31 cases).
3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has also issued regional information regarding Mpox, so those traveling or staying in Zambia should continue to collect the latest information. If you experience any symptoms that may be related to Mpox, please consult a medical institution immediately.
To prevent EMPOX, it is recommended to avoid contact with droplets and body fluids of people with symptoms and animals that may be carrying the EMPOX virus, and to practice hand hygiene using soap or an alcohol-based disinfectant.
【reference】
■ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website - Warning regarding M-POX
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C032.html
・Infectious disease wide area information: Caution regarding M-POX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C033.html
■ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Homepage - What is M-pox?
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000957516.pdf
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