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).
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
- 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
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
[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.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Current status and future outlook for Tropical Storm (HONDE)
Feb. 27, 2025, 7:52 p.m.
Here's some information from Meteo-France:
- As of 9:00 p.m. on the 26th, Tropical Storm GRANCE is in the Mozambique Channel and is moving slowly east-southeast.
- The central pressure is 975 hPa and the maximum wind speed is 55 kt (30 m/s).
The storm is expected to continue to intensify and move south, approaching and making landfall in southern Madagascar with tropical cyclone strength after 9:00 a.m. on the 28th.
- Be on guard against heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, and high waves.
Please make an effort to gather information about the cyclone from newspapers, news, the internet, etc., and if it is likely to pass through your area, please take care to ensure your own safety by refraining from unnecessary outings.
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Current status and outlook for Tropical Storm GRANCE
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:41 p.m.
Here's some information from Meteo-France:
- As of 00:00 on the 26th, Tropical Storm GRANCE is in the southern Indian Ocean and is moving northeast at 15 km/h.
- The central pressure is 993 hPa and the maximum wind speed is 50 kt (25 m/s).
- The storm is expected to continue to develop and move south, approaching Reunion and Mauritius with tropical cyclone strength between 12:00 on the 27th and 0:00 on the 28th.
- Be on guard against heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, and high waves.
Please make an effort to gather information about the cyclone from newspapers, news, the internet, etc., and if it is likely to pass through your area, please take care to ensure your own safety by refraining from unnecessary outings.
[※This email has been sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and TabiRegi.
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[Contact] Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Madagascar Tel: +261 (0) 20-22-493-57
Emergency phone: +261(0)32-07-072-11
*If you have an emergency outside opening hours, please visit the Embassy website: http://www.mg.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/index.html
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[Warning] Robbery at a foreigner's home in Moramanga area
Feb. 25, 2025, 11:06 p.m.
The details of the incident are as follows:
Date and time of occurrence: Friday, February 21, 2025, at night Location: Morarano Gara village, Moramanga district, Alaotra Mangoro prefecture (near Ambatovy, Andasibe National Park)
Situation: Seven robbers armed with firearms and axes attacked the home of two Koreans (a pastor and a businessman, aged 58 and 88), killing both men. They stole 3 million Ariary and fled. The robbers have not yet been caught.
We ask all Japanese nationals to always keep in mind the risk of crime. Please be sure to lock the doors and check security at your home and hotel. In particular, if you are traveling to a regional city, please choose an area where security is ensured by the presence of the National Gendarmerie and police. If you have any concerns about your accommodation, please contact our embassy.
In Madagascar, mainly in the south, the Dahalo (cattle robber gangs) are actively engaged in robberies and kidnappings. Please refrain from walking at night, even in urban areas, and travel between cities by car during the day.
*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your "Resident Registration" and "Tabireji".
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[Contact] Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Madagascar
Main phone number: +261(0)20-22-493-57
Emergency phone number: +261 (0) 32-07-072-11 (for those with urgent needs outside opening hours)
Embassy website: http://www.mg.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/index.html
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