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).
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.
Table of contents
- Oct. 30, 2024, 9:36 p.m. Notice of closure due to approach of Typhoon No. 21 (Thu, October 31, Taipei Office)
- Oct. 30, 2024, 9:31 p.m. Notice of closure due to Typhoon No. 21 (Kaohsiung Office on Thursday, October 31st)
- Oct. 30, 2024, 12:46 p.m. Caution as Typhoon No. 21 approaches
- Oct. 30, 2024, 10:46 a.m. Caution as Typhoon No. 21 approaches
Notice of closure due to approach of Typhoon No. 21 (Thu, October 31, Taipei Office)
Oct. 30, 2024, 9:36 p.m.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued a sea and land typhoon warning, urging people to be on guard against strong winds and rain. Please pay attention to the latest typhoon reports and the related websites listed below, and with the mindset of "protecting yourself," please continue to take steps to ensure your safety according to your own circumstances, such as refraining from going out or changing your itinerary, travel routes, or places you visit, to avoid damage.
[Reference websites]
○Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/
○Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): https://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
If you are affected by a disaster, please follow the instructions of the Taiwanese authorities to ensure your own safety and contact your family in Japan and the Taipei Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
[Inquiries/Contact Information]
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Address: Tongtai Commercial Building, No. 28 Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Telephone: (Area code 02) 2713-8000
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 2-2713-8000
FAX: (area code 02) 2713-0975
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 2-2713-0975
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
Notice of closure due to Typhoon No. 21 (Kaohsiung Office on Thursday, October 31st)
Oct. 30, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
大型で非常に強い台風第２１号（国際名：コンレイ（KONG-REY））の影響により、高雄市政府が１０月３１日（木）の休業・休校を決定したため、日本台湾交流協会高雄事務所も同日の終日、閉所となりますのでお知らせいたします。
台湾の中央気象署は、海上陸上台風警報を発令し、強い風や雨に警戒するよう呼びかけています。台風に関する最新の報道や以下の関連ウェブサイト等に留意されつつ、「自分の身は自分で守る」との心構えの下、外出を控える、あるいは日程・移動経路又は訪問地を変更する等、被災されないように御自身のおかれた状況に合わせて引き続き安全確保に努めてください。
【参考ウェブサイト】
○台湾の中央気象署 ： https://www.cwa.gov.tw/
○日本の気象庁（台風情報） ： https://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
なお、万が一、被災された場合には、台湾当局の指示等に従って身の安全確保に努めるとともに、日本のご家族、日本台湾交流協会高雄事務所までご連絡ください。
日本台湾交流協会高雄事務所
住所：高雄市苓雅区和平一路87号 南和和平大樓9、10Ｆ
電話：（市外局番07）771-4008
台湾域外からは（地域番号886）7-771-4008
FAX：（市外局番07）771-2734
台湾域外からは（地域番号886）7-771-2734
E-mail：ryoji-k1@ka.koryu.or.jp
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Caution as Typhoon No. 21 approaches
Oct. 30, 2024, 12:46 p.m.
1 According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30th, the large and very strong Typhoon No. 21 (international name: KONG-REY) was moving northwest over the sea southeast of Eluanbi (the southern tip of Taiwan) and is expected to approach Taiwan by Thursday the 31st. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration also issued a typhoon warning for land and sea (land: Hualien, Taitung, Pingtung, Hengchun Peninsula; sea: Taiwan Strait, waters of the eastern half of Taiwan, Bashi Channel, waters of Dongsha Island).
Therefore, please pay attention to the latest typhoon reports and information on the related websites listed below, and be prepared to "protect yourself," and make efforts to ensure your safety according to your own situation.
[Reference Websites]
○Taiwan's Central Weather Administration: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/
○Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): https://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
2. In the unlikely event that you are affected by a disaster, please make efforts to ensure your own safety by following the instructions of the Taiwanese authorities, and contact your family in Japan and the Taipei Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Taipei Office
Address: No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Tel: (area code 02)-2713-8000
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-8000
FAX: (area code 02)-2713-0975
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-0975
Email: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
Caution as Typhoon No. 21 approaches
Oct. 30, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
1 According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30th, the large and very strong Typhoon No. 21 (international name: KONG-REY) was moving northwest over the sea southeast of Eluanbi (the southern tip of Taiwan) and is expected to approach Taiwan by Thursday, the 31st. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration also issued a typhoon warning for land and sea (land: Hualien, Taitung, Pingtung, Hengchun Peninsula; sea: Taiwan Strait, waters of the eastern half of Taiwan, Bashi Channel, waters of Dongsha Island).
Therefore, please pay attention to the latest typhoon reports and information on the related websites listed below, and be prepared to "protect yourself," and make efforts to ensure your safety according to your own situation.
[Reference Websites]
○Taiwan's Central Weather Administration: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/
○Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): https://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
2. In the unlikely event that you are affected by a disaster, please follow the instructions of the Taiwanese authorities to ensure your own safety and contact your family in Japan and the Kaohsiung Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Kaohsiung Office Address: 9, 10F, South Heping Building, No. 87, Heping 1st Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Telephone: (area code 07) 771-4008
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-4008
FAX: (area code 07) 771-2734
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-2734
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@ka.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JTEATAKAO
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jteatakao/
