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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding M-POX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
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● On August 14 (local time), the WHO Emergency Committee met and advised WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the spread of Empox infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several African countries could potentially spread outside the African continent and be considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
On the same day, Director-General Tedros declared that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC.
Caution regarding Mpox
Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On August 7, at a regular press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a serious Empox outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and that the infection is spreading in neighboring countries.
People traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic, where there have been many cases of Empox clade 1 recently, should be particularly careful to prevent infection. People traveling to other countries and regions should also take measures to prevent infection, as the possibility of the infection spreading in the future cannot be denied.
Caution regarding dengue fever (If you suspect you may be infected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible)
July 12, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
If you are planning to travel to or stay in tropical or subtropical regions such as Central and South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Africa, where dengue fever is common, or if you are already staying there, please be sure to take appropriate preventive measures. In addition, if you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Beware of demonstrations and other events by pro-Palestinian groups due to the Israeli-Palestinian situation (Sunday 6 October, 1pm and Monday 7 October, 6pm, Sydney city centre)
Oct. 4, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
1. Pro-Palestinian civil society groups are calling for a large-scale demonstration in Sydney city centre on Sunday 6th October. A night prayer is also planned for Monday 7th October.
[Sunday, October 6th] 1pm ~ (Venue: Town Hall ~ Hyde Park)
[Monday, October 7th] 6pm (Venue: Town Hall)
2. In addition to the worsening situation in the Middle East, Sunday, October 7, marks one year since Palestinian armed forces fired numerous rockets from the Gaza Strip into central and southern Israel, resulting in armed groups invading Israel.
3. Since we cannot eliminate the possibility of clashes between demonstrators and police, 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 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.
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Caution: Protest rallies taking place
Oct. 4, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
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Diplomatic Corps Briefing on Bush Fire (Safety Information)
Oct. 4, 2024, 2:11 p.m.
[Key points from the ACT government explanation]
In 2003, over 70% of the land and parks were destroyed, resulting in four deaths, hundreds of injuries, and damage to buildings. Canberra has been spared major bushfires in recent years, but the risk is increasing due to factors such as climate change.
●The ACT Government Emergency Management Services Agency (ESA) has designated October 1st to March 31st as bushfire season and is calling on Canberra residents to prepare for the risk. They have also created a Bushfire Prone Area map, which covers most of the ACT. During this period, prior permission is required, including preventive burning outdoors, and penalties for violations will be strengthened. In addition, on days when the risk of fire is high, the ACT state government can declare a total ban on fire use (TOBANS).
●The Rural Fire Service (RFS) was established under the Emergency Services Agency (ESA) of the ACT state government to monitor wildfires and raise awareness of the risks. The RFS posts Fire Danger Rating Signs (FDRS), which are visually easy to understand and come in green, yellow, orange, and red, on electronic bulletin boards on major roads and on the ESA website. When the FDRS is yellow, people are encouraged to prepare for action, when it is orange, they are encouraged to start evacuation, and when it is red, they are encouraged to evacuate immediately. For warnings above yellow, the RFS works with mobile carriers to send push alerts to people's mobile phones.
● It is essential to prepare in advance by cleaning up fallen leaves around buildings, deciding on an evacuation site in advance, making backups of important documents (photos, etc.), and preparing evacuation supplies. The ACT government will set up evacuation shelters when necessary, but they will be extremely limited, so we recommend not relying on them and instead deciding on public facilities such as shopping malls and schools as evacuation sites. ● In the unlikely event that a bushfire breaks out, depending on the location, some of the traffic in Canberra may be paralyzed and the airport may be temporarily closed, so it is important to discuss with your family in advance what to do in an emergency.
●In the event of a disaster, the rate of crimes such as burglary may increase. Please be sure to take good care of your valuables on a daily basis.
[Reference] Related public information from the ACT government 1 Canberra is also known as the "Bush Capital" and has vast areas vulnerable to bushfires, with the risk of bushfires increasing due to factors such as climate change.
2. Information on bushfire danger signs and the current situation can be found on the ACT government disaster information site below.
https://esa.act.gov.au/
Here are some things to keep in mind on a daily basis:
Create a survival plan (emergency evacuation plan) (available for download at the URL below), discuss with your family what to do in an emergency, and gather information.
https://esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-ready/resources-plans/survival-plan
Remove flammable materials such as dead grass and branches from around your home or workplace.
C) Store important documents (bankbooks, etc.) in a portable box or take photos and save them as digital data.
D. Prepare disaster prevention supplies (flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid supplies, water, charger, cash, etc.). E. Prepare appropriate disaster prevention clothing (long sleeves, long trousers, hat, safety goggles, gloves, mask, safety shoes, diapers). F. Download a hazard map.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
4. If a forest fire occurs near you, respond quickly and keep the following in mind:
A. Proactively gather information and take necessary actions (do not wait for emergency notifications).
B. Inform your family and those around you about where you are and what you are doing. (Safety confirmation)
When gathering information, do not rely solely on one source.
D. There are times when it may be safer to stay indoors, so remain calm and assess the situation.
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