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).
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.
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.
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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 MOX (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.
Table of contents
- Oct. 3, 2024, 3:56 a.m. Extension and new declaration of a state of emergency in parts of the provinces of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco and Junin
- Oct. 2, 2024, 7:41 a.m. Updated Peru Travel Safety Information (July-September 2024)
- Oct. 2, 2024, 2:11 a.m. Extension of state of emergency for some national highways
- Oct. 1, 2024, 4:11 a.m. State of emergency extended for parts of Madre de Dios state
- Sept. 28, 2024, 6:26 a.m. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of the city of Lima and the Constitutional Municipality of Callao.
- Sept. 28, 2024, 6:21 a.m. Declaration of a state of emergency in response to forest fires in some areas (part 2)
Extension and new declaration of a state of emergency in parts of the provinces of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco and Junin
Oct. 3, 2024, 3:56 a.m.
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1. The Government of Peru has published in the Official Gazette an extension and a new declaration of a State of Emergency in parts of the regions of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco, and Junin for a period of 60 days, from Thursday, October 3rd to Sunday, December 1st, in order to combat terrorism and drug trafficking.
[Areas where a state of emergency has been declared]
(1) Huanta County, Ayacucho State: Ayahuanco, Santillana, Sibia, Yochegua, Canayre, Uturacay (only Cano, Yanamonte and Carwarán), Pucacorpa, Putis. Ramal County: Anco, Aina, Santa Rosa, Samgari, Antiway, Rio Magdalena, Union Progreso. (2) Tayacaja County, Huancavelica State: Huachocorpa (only Ichucucho), Tintaipuncu, Roble, Cochabamba Grande (only Cochabamba Grande).
(3) La Convención District, Cusco Province: Pichalí, Villaquinti Arina, Villavirgen, Echarate, Megantóni, Kumpirciato, Cielopunco, Union Asháninka (4) Satipo District, Junín Province: Masamari, Pangoa, Biscatan del Huane, Rio Tambo District, Huancayo District: Santo Domingo de Acobamba
Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No 104-2024-PCM
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2330833-7
2 The declaration will restrict some of the constitutional rights in the affected areas during this period, such as the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal freedom.
3 The Japanese government has issued a Level 3 travel warning for the region, advising against travel. Organizations such as Sendero Luminoso are engaged in drug production and other activities in the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro River valleys (VRAEM regions) and mountainous areas, and terrorist incidents and clashes with security forces have also occurred in the region, so please do not enter the area.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_261.html#ad-image-0
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
Updated Peru Travel Safety Information (July-September 2024)
Oct. 2, 2024, 7:41 a.m.
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Please stay up to date on the latest security information and exercise caution.
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
Extension of state of emergency for some national highways
Oct. 2, 2024, 2:11 a.m.
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1. The Peruvian government has announced in the Official Gazette that it will extend the state of emergency that was issued for security purposes in some national highways and within 500 meters on both sides of those roads for 30 days, starting from Wednesday, October 2nd.
[National highways subject to emergency declaration]
Corredor Vial Sur Apurimac-Cusco-Arequipa
Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No 103-2024-PCM
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2330387-1
2 During this period, the declaration will restrict some of the constitutionally guaranteed rights in the affected areas, such as the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal freedom. In addition, security authorities may inspect belongings and search vehicles without a warrant at checkpoints. If you are planning to travel to or stay in the area, please be especially careful to always carry identification when going out.
3. The Japanese government has issued risk information of Level 1 (take ample caution), Level 2 (avoid non-essential travel), and Level 3 (avoid all travel) for various regions in Peru (risk information).
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_261.html#ad-image-0
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
State of emergency extended for parts of Madre de Dios state
Oct. 1, 2024, 4:11 a.m.
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1. The Peruvian government has announced in an official gazette that the state of emergency that was imposed in parts of Madre de Dios Region as a security measure will be extended for 60 days from Saturday, September 28th.
[Target areas]
Entire Tambopata County, Madre de Dios Province, and the towns of Madre de Dios and Huepetue in Manu County
Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo N101-2024-PCM
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2329857-1
2 During this period, the declaration will restrict some of the constitutionally guaranteed rights in the affected areas, such as the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal freedom. In addition, security authorities may inspect belongings and search vehicles without a warrant at checkpoints. If you are planning to travel to or stay in the area, please be especially careful to always carry identification when going out.
3. The Japanese government has issued risk information of Level 1 (take ample caution), Level 2 (avoid non-essential travel), and Level 3 (avoid all travel) for various regions in Peru (risk information).
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_261.html#ad-image-0
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of the city of Lima and the Constitutional Municipality of Callao.
Sept. 28, 2024, 6:26 a.m.
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1. The Peruvian government has published in the Official Gazette a declaration of a state of emergency for security measures in 13 regions of the city of Lima and one region of the Constitutional Municipality of Callao, effective from September 28th, for a period of 60 days.
[Areas subject to the state of emergency declaration]
(1) Ate, Ancón, Carabaillo, Comas, Independencia, Los Olivos, Lurigancho-Chosica, Puente Piedra, Rimac, San Martin de Porres, San Juan de Lurigancho, Santa Rosa, Villa El Salvador districts of the City of Lima (2) Bentanilla district of the Constitutional City of Callao
Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No -2024-PCM
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2329467-2
2 During this period, the declaration will restrict some of the constitutionally guaranteed rights in the affected areas, such as the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal freedom. In addition, security authorities may inspect belongings and search vehicles without a warrant at checkpoints. If you are planning to travel to or stay in the area, please be especially careful to always carry identification when going out.
3. The Japanese government has issued risk information of Level 1 (take ample caution), Level 2 (avoid non-essential travel), and Level 3 (avoid all travel) for various regions in Peru (risk information).
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_261.html#ad-image-0
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
Declaration of a state of emergency in response to forest fires in some areas (part 2)
Sept. 28, 2024, 6:21 a.m.
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1. The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency for 60 days, effective from September 28, in parts of the provinces of Cajamarca, Huánuco, and Lambayeque, which have been hit hardest by forest fires.
[Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No 099-2024-PCM]
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2329467-1
[Areas where a state of emergency has been declared]
(1) Cajamarca Province, Chota District: Querocoto, Contumas District: Guzmango, Walgayoc District: Bambamarca, Jaén District: Pucara, San Felipe, San Jose de Alto, Santa Rosa, San Ignacio District: Lacoipa, Tabacanas, San Miguel District: Catilluc, Llapa, San Silvestre de Cochan, Santa Cruz District: Catache, (2) Huánuco Province, Ambo District: Conchamarca, Wamaries District: Jacas Grande, Tantamayó, Huánuco District: Quisqui, Lauricocha District: Baños, Jesús, San Miguel de Cauli, Leoncio Prado District: Pueblo Nuevo, Pachitea District: Molino, (3) Lambayeque Province, Ferreñafe District: Incahuasi,
2 The Peruvian government has also declared a state of emergency regarding forest fire damage in parts of the states of Amazonas, San Martín and Ucayali.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMailDetail.html?keyCd=152120
3 As of September 27, the Peruvian government has issued a warning that forest fires are occurring in over 100 locations across the country. Current forest fire warning information can be found on the website of the National Forestry and Wildlife Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Development and Irrigation of Peru (Spanish only. Loading may take some time).
https://sniffs.serfor.gob.pe/monitoreo/sami/incendios.html
4 According to reports, smoke from the forest fires has caused some domestic flights to be temporarily canceled. As there is a possibility that similar incidents may occur in the future, those traveling on domestic flights within Peru are advised to make an effort to gather information and check the latest situation with airport authorities and airlines.
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
