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.
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
- 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.
About the demonstration march in the capital city of Guatemala
April 11, 2025, 2:05 a.m.
The Guatemalan Education Workers Union is protesting the signing of a labor agreement and rising prices in the country, marching north from Plaza Obelisco along Paseo de la Reforma toward the Congress and Zona 1.
When going out, be sure to gather the latest information and double-check your means of transportation and routes to avoid finding yourself in a situation where you are unable to move.
Also, for your safety, please do not force your way through areas where these demonstrations are taking place.
When a major road is closed, detours are often poorly maintained, have poor visibility, and are prone to traffic accidents, so please be careful when deciding to detour. If you are affected by a road closure, please contact the following number.
Date and time: Starts at 7:00 a.m. Scale: 2,000 participants (estimated)
○ Location (please see the URL below for specific locations)
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Obelisco,+Cdad.+de+Guatemala/14.6087812,-90.5148376/14.6173541,-90.5157759/14.630 5968,-90.5122664/14.6392512,-90.511067/Plaza+de+la+Constituci%C3%B3n/@14.6410782,-90.5139103,18z/data=!4m18!4m17!1 m5!1m1!1s0x8589a3dc9e7ff1eb:0x95bad20a11b3181d!2m2!1d-90.5178058!2d14.5939145!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8589a211 23662129:0x937f9d4a5f3d6a75!2m2!1d-90.5130847!2d14.6418275!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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Embassy of Japan in Guatemala Tel: 2382-7300 (main)
Alert: Shooting and murder incident in Zona 10, Guatemala City
April 8, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
A shooting and murder occurred on a street in Zona 10 of the capital, Guatemala City, in the early hours of Monday, the 7th.
・Time: Around 5:10 ・Location: 2 avenida y 12 calle, Zona 10 (link to the map of the incident scene) https://www.google.com/maps/place/14%C2%B036'02.6%22N+90%C2%B030'51.3%22W/@14.60073,-90.5155345,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d14.60073!4d-90.514247?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Victim: Guatemalan man, 38 years old (deceased)
Two Guatemalan men and women (injured)
According to the report, the victim, a man who was driving a vehicle, was shot multiple times by two men who ambushed him while he was parked in his car, directly killing him. Two men and women who were in the car with him were also caught in the crossfire.
The perpetrators are currently on the run. It is highly likely that the crime was aimed directly at the victim, and the investigation is still ongoing.
If you find yourself in such a situation, please remain calm and take action such as lying down or leaving the area quickly.
A recent trend is that violent crimes are occurring at all times of the day and night, even in areas of Guatemala City that are considered relatively safe.
In order to avoid becoming involved in such incidents, please be sure to always be vigilant and take action so that you can notice any unusual behavior, such as the atmosphere of the city, the number of people, or the amount of traffic congestion.
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Embassy of Japan in Guatemala Tel: 2382-7300 (main)
