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.
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Information for the past 30 days.
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- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- 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
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
[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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Please be careful of malaria infection.
April 17, 2025, 8:10 a.m.
On April 15, the Ministry of Health of Belize announced that malaria cases have been confirmed in the country for the first time in six years. Four cases have been confirmed since January. Three are community-acquired cases, located in the Santa Elena district of the town of San Ignacio Santa Elena in Cayo County, and in Cristo Rei village in the same county. The remaining case was reported by a person believed to have been infected in Petén, Guatemala.
Malaria is a febrile disease caused by the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected people usually experience repeated episodes of fever accompanied by chills and sweats every 48 to 72 hours.
In response to this situation, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is going door-to-door in each community to conduct fever screenings, conduct mosquito control activities in areas where cases have been confirmed, and raise awareness among local residents about symptoms and prevention.
[Preventive measures]
Use insect repellent and mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites.
- Wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent mosquito bites.
- Avoid puddles and wetlands, and do not create water areas where mosquitoes can breed (for example, leaving buckets of water unattended).
Please refer to the above preventive measures and take measures to prevent infection.
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Embassy of Japan in Belize
Toucan Plaza, 7299 George Price Boulevard, Belmopan,
Cayo District, Belize
Telephone number: +501-822-1202
Email
Representative: info-belize@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular matters: ryoji@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular Office Hours
9:00 am-12:00 pm 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding closed days)
[Warning] Please be careful of measles
April 16, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
The first cases of measles in 34 years have been confirmed in Belize. Two unvaccinated young people who returned from Mexico in late March were infected during their trip and became ill on April 2 and 5, respectively.
As a result, the risk of measles infection is increasing within Belize, and people are urged to keep a close eye on their health and to seek medical attention as soon as possible if they develop symptoms.
In addition, since receiving the measles vaccine can reduce the risk of infection, people are actively encouraged to get vaccinated.
To reduce the risk of infection, please avoid crowded places as much as possible, gargle and wash your hands, and take other preventive measures such as wearing a mask if necessary.
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Embassy of Japan in Belize
Toucan Plaza, 7299 George Price Boulevard, Belmopan,
Cayo District, Belize
Telephone number: +501-822-1202
Email
Representative: info-belize@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular matters: ryoji@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular Office Hours
9:00 am-12:00 pm 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding closed days)
[Warning] Shooting incident in Belmopan
April 8, 2025, 8:35 a.m.
[Summary of the incident]
At around noon on April 5th, 15 shots were fired at a black vehicle parked in the parking lot of a T&J store in Belmopan. According to witnesses, a suspicious white vehicle approached and a man suddenly leaned out of the car window and started firing. There were three men in the black vehicle that was hit, but they quickly jumped out of the car and escaped to a safe place. One person was injured in the incident, shot in the left leg, but his life is not in danger.
As mentioned above, there has been an increase in incidents in Belmopan recently. In addition, gang organizations are believed to be present in the southern area of Belize City, as well as in Cotton Tree Village and Rolling Creek Village in Cayo County, and there is a possibility that drug cartels with their base of operations near the border are present in Corozal Town in northern Belize and Graham Creek Village in Toledo County in southern Belize. Please do not approach these potentially dangerous areas without due caution.
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Embassy of Japan in Belize
Toucan Plaza, 7299 George Price Boulevard, Belmopan,
Cayo District, Belize
Telephone number: +501-822-1202
Email
Representative: info-belize@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular matters: ryoji@bf.mofa.go.jp
Consular Office Hours
9:00 am-12:00 pm 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding closed days)
