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 announced 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
- 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.
Flood and flash flood warning (April 4)
April 4, 2025, 9:50 p.m.
Widespread thunderstorms are expected in the Gantsi, Kgalagadi, Southern, South-East and Kweneng districts of Southern Botswana between 4 April and 7 April. Flooding and flash flooding are very likely in these areas during this period, so caution is advised.
Floods can cause personal and property damage, so please be careful. If you experience flooding in Botswana, please take note of the following:
Pay attention to weather and river information, etc. To detect flooding early, pay attention to weather and river information, etc. You can check the latest information on the Botswana Meteorological Service website and social media (https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaMet).
・If an evacuation order is issued by the local government, evacuate as soon as possible. If an evacuation order is issued by the local government, evacuate as soon as possible. Check the evacuation sites and evacuation routes, and evacuate to a safe place.
・Evacuate before flooding begins. It can be dangerous to evacuate after flooding has started. Evacuate before flooding begins.
・When evacuating, call out to your neighbors and act as a group. When evacuating, call out to your neighbors and act as a group. Acting alone can be dangerous.
・Evacuation by car is dangerous Evacuation by car poses the risk of being submerged or swept away. Avoid evacuating by car.
・It is dangerous to be near bridges or rivers. Near bridges and rivers is especially dangerous during floods. Do not go near bridges or rivers.
If you encounter flooding in Botswana, please keep these points in mind to stay safe.
In addition, it is a good idea to take the following measures to prepare for flooding:
・Prepare emergency food and other items to take with you. In the event of a flood, you may have to evacuate your home. Prepare emergency food and other items to take with you.
・Check evacuation locations and evacuation routes. If you check evacuation locations and evacuation routes, you will be able to evacuate without panicking in an emergency.
Inspect and prepare the area around your house in preparation for heavy rain and flooding. Inspect and prepare the area around your house in preparation for heavy rain and flooding. Check that drains and gutters are not clogged, and that there are no trees or branches that may fall around your house.
(contact address)
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Botswana Address: 4th floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent, Gaborone, Botswana
Opening hours: 8:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30
Phone: (+267)-391-4456
FAX: (+267)-391-4468
E-mail: information@gr.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.botswana.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
