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".
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 of demonstrations by pro-Palestinian groups at the NSW Labor Party Conference (Saturday, July 27th from noon around Sydney Town Hall)
July 26, 2024, 12:01 p.m.
1. The NSW Labor Party's annual conference will be held at Town Hall in the center of Sydney on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th. In connection with this, pro-Palestinian civic groups and others are calling for a large-scale mobilization for demonstrations in the vicinity of Town Hall from noon on Saturday, July 27th.
2. In addition to the large number of attendees of the party's annual conference, the protests are expected to attract a comparable or even larger number of participants than in previous protests, and police authorities are planning to mobilize the largest possible security force.
3. Since we cannot eliminate the possibility of clashes between demonstrators and police authorities, as well as illegal activities and crowd accidents, in order to avoid such unforeseen incidents, please take great care on the day of the demonstration, including the time before and after the demonstration, and make efforts to ensure your own safety, such as by avoiding getting close to the area around the demonstration location as much as possible.
4. If you are a victim of a crime or if you become aware of a Japanese national being a victim, please report the crime to the police (number 000) and request that they respond, and also notify our Embassy.
[Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney]
Level 12, 1 O'Connell Street,
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Main phone number (61-2) 9250-1000
Fax: (61-2) 9252-6600
Web: http://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/index_j.htm
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[Safety Information] Queensland has the highest number of crime victims in Australia
July 25, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
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1 According to new national police data on crime victim numbers in 2023 released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on June 30, Queensland (QLD) remains Australia's crime capital, recording the highest number of crimes in the country, up 13% from the previous year to 289,657.
2. The number of victims of robbery, assault, burglary (including theft), and car theft was also the highest in the country, and it is noted that most of these crimes are committed by minors (youth crime).
3. Statistics on crime victims in Queensland in 2023 ・Homicide 111 people ・Assault 58,479 people ・Sex assault 8,442 people *14% increase from the previous year ・Abduction/kidnapping 37 people ・Robbery (including armed robbery) 3,235 people *Armed robbery victims are almost twice as many as in NSW ・Breaking (including theft) 49,490 people ・Motor theft 18,210 people *The highest level in over 20 years ・Other theft (retail/personal) 151,501 people *20% increase from the previous year, the highest number since 1995
4. Anyone staying in the area, whether for a long or short period of time, should be mindful of crime prevention measures to avoid becoming involved in any incidents or accidents.
Please also refer to this Safety Guide (for all of Queensland, including Cairns).
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/anzen_no_tebiki.pdf
5. In the unlikely event that you encounter an incident or accident, please report it to the police immediately. If you need to request emergency rescue, please dial the emergency number "000 (triple zero)". Your call will be transferred to the police, fire department, or ambulance depending on the situation. (If you do not speak English, your call will be transferred to the police in the Tokyo metropolitan area, who can arrange for a Japanese interpreter to be provided.)
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[Safety Information] Queensland has the highest number of crime victims in Australia
July 18, 2024, 12:41 p.m.
1 According to new national police data on crime victim numbers in 2023 released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on June 30, Queensland (QLD) remains Australia's crime capital, recording the highest number of crimes in the country, up 13% from the previous year to 289,657.
2. The number of victims of robbery, assault, burglary (including theft), and car theft was also the highest in the country, and it is noted that most of these crimes are committed by minors (youth crime).
3. Statistics on crime victims in Queensland in 2023 ・Homicide: 111 ・Assault: 58,479 *This works out to 1,071 victims per 100,000 residents ・Sex assault: 8,442 *14% increase from the previous year ・Abduction/kidnapping: 37 ・Robbery (including armed robbery): 3,235 *Armed robbery victimization is almost twice that of NSW ・Breaking (including theft): 49,490 ・Motor theft: 18,210 *The highest level in over 20 years ・Other theft (retail/personal): 151,501 *20% increase from the previous year, the highest since 1995
4. Anyone staying in the area, whether for a long or short period of time, should be mindful of crime prevention measures to avoid becoming involved in any incidents or accidents.
Please refer to the Safety Guide posted on our website.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/anzen_no_tebiki.pdf
5. In the unlikely event that you encounter an incident or accident, please report it to the police immediately. If you need to request emergency rescue, please dial the emergency number "000 (triple zero)". Your call will be transferred to the police, fire department, or ambulance depending on the situation. (If you do not speak English, your call will be transferred to the police in the Tokyo metropolitan area, who can arrange for a Japanese interpreter to be provided.)
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