COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be 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.
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
- 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
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
- Nov. 29, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
[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.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Theft incident against a Japanese male (Centro district)
Feb. 24, 2025, 11:51 p.m.
[From the hotel]
-With Carnival just around the corner, street crime targeting tourists is on the rise, and as a result, there have been many cases of Japanese nationals being victimized.
・There have been many robberies in which Japanese nationals have been victims, especially in the Lapa and Centro districts, so please avoid going there at night, early in the morning, and other times when there are fewer people around. Even when there are many people around, you should still be cautious.
There have also been many robberies on city buses heading to the Lapa and Centro districts. When the bus departs from the Copacabana district, even if there are no suspicious people on the bus, groups of young boys board the bus en route and commit robberies on board, which have been frequent incidents of Japanese nationals being robbed. We strongly recommend that you use a relatively safe method such as a taxi.
・When you go out, please limit the amount of luggage you take with you to the bare minimum, and keep valuables separate and apart.
・If you are ever robbed, do not resist, but simply comply with the robber's demands.
[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo, 200-10andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil 22210-901
Phone: (55-21) 3461-9595
Consular Section Email Address: consular@ri.mofa.go.jp
Consulate General website: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
・This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
・The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration "Tabireji" is a free distribution service that allows you to receive the latest safety information from overseas diplomatic missions.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
・If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to returning to your home country, moving, etc., please submit a Return to Japan/Moving Out Notification or Change Notification to our Embassy by email or post.
Return to Japan/Moving out Notification: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100132186.xlsx
Change notification: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100132187.xlsx
・If you have registered for Tabi-Regi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
Robbery of a Japanese man on a city bus (Centro district)
Feb. 21, 2025, 4:41 a.m.
[From the hotel]
・In this area, there have been frequent incidents of theft and robbery on buses. Especially in the evening and at night, many Japanese nationals have been victimized on city buses heading from the Copacabana district towards Centro. We strongly recommend that you use a relatively safe taxi or other means of transportation when traveling.
・If you do encounter a robber, do not resist, remain calm and comply with their demands.
[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo, 200-10andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil 22210-901
Phone: (55-21) 3461-9595
Consular Section Email Address: consular@ri.mofa.go.jp
Consulate General website: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
・This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
・The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration "Tabireji" is a free distribution service that allows you to receive the latest safety information from overseas diplomatic missions.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
・If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to returning to your home country, moving, etc., please submit a Return to Japan/Moving Out Notification or Change Notification to our Embassy by email or post.
Return to Japan/Moving out Notification: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100132186.xlsx
Change notification: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100132187.xlsx
・If you have registered for Tabi-Regi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
[Warning] Riots break out in Londrina, Parana
Feb. 20, 2025, 5:56 a.m.
２月１５日、パラナ州北部のロンドリーナ市で男性２人が警察の駐車命令を無視して逃走し、その後、警察に銃を向けたため射殺された事件を受け、２月１６日未明に暴徒によるバスの襲撃事件が発生し、２月１７日午後５時半頃から午後１０時頃に暴徒が市内の数か所の路上でバスやベッドマットレス等を燃やす事件が発生しました。暴動に関与したとみられる４人が現行犯逮捕され、その他の暴徒についても警察によって捜査が進められています。
（関連報道）
https://g1.globo.com/pr/norte-noroeste/noticia/2025/02/18/londrina-tem-onda-de-protestos-apos-mortes-em-confronto.ghtml
https://g1.globo.com/pr/norte-noroeste/noticia/2025/02/17/video-homens-rendem-motorista-e-apedrejam-onibus-em-avenida-no-parana.ghtml
https://www.bandab.com.br/seguranca/protestos-mortes-confronto-londrina/
ロンドリーナ市及びその周辺地域に滞在されている方は、思わぬ被害に巻き込まれることのないよう、報道等から最新情報の入手に努めてください。また、他地域にお住まいの方におかれても、デモや人だかりを見かけた場合には付近に近づかないようにし、身の回りの安全に十分注意してください。
（問い合わせ先）
在クリチバ日本国総領事館
－電話：41-3322-4919
－e-mail：setorconsular@c1.mofa.go.jp
