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.
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Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- May 30, 2025, midnight Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)
- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)
May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
●Hurricane season in North America (Pacific and Atlantic coastal regions and southern regions) and Central and South America (Caribbean and Pacific coastal regions) usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to weather information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Decreasing eruptive activity at Volcan de Fuego
June 7, 2025, 7 a.m.
At 12:30 on Friday the 6th, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) announced that "volcanic activity at Volcano Fuego is decreasing." According to reports, the closure of National Route 14 (RN14) has been lifted, and evacuated residents have begun returning home. Meanwhile, CONRED has issued the following warnings to the surrounding areas, urging continued vigilance.
- Pyroclastic materials (large and small rock fragments, volcanic ash, etc.) have accumulated upstream the valley, and rain may cause volcanic mudflows, so do not go near the valley.
- Stockpile a 72-hour supply of evacuation supplies.
- Check the latest information on CONRED and INSIVUMEH.
- Follow any instructions given by local government or other relevant authorities.
Volcanic mudflows (flows of debris mixed with water) contain a lot of water and move quickly, and can flow far down valleys, making it difficult to predict when and where they will occur. If you are caught up in them and swept away, there is a risk of death, so please continue to stay away from the area around the volcano.
If secondary disasters occur due to the rain, there is a high possibility of road congestion and traffic disruptions, so please refrain from unnecessary outings in the surrounding areas and act with caution to avoid being involved in accidents or crime.
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Caution: Volcan de Fuego eruption
June 6, 2025, 2:40 a.m.
At around 5:00 a.m. on the 5th (Thursday), an eruption accompanied by pyroclastic flows and a large amount of ashfall occurred at Volcan de Fuego (Volcan de Fuego, located 18 km southwest of Antigua, spread across the three departments of Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez, and Escuintla). The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) has issued a breaking news report stating that volcanic ashfall is expected to affect the nearby valleys as well as the western and northwestern regions.
As of 11:00 a.m., the eruption has affected the departments of Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez, Escuintla, Solola, and Totonicapán. Residents living in mountainous areas and valleys have begun evacuating under the direction of the National Disaster Management Coordination Committee.
Police and military road closures have been implemented on the roads shown on the map below.
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Pyroclastic flows are made up of gas, ash and chunks of rock that flow down the cliffs of a volcano at high speed and temperature. You should never go near the volcano as you may be burned or suffocated and die from the effects of these flows.
Roads are being closed and residents in the area are being evacuated. There is a high possibility of traffic congestion and traffic disruption on surrounding roads, including detours, so please refrain from unnecessary outings in the area and plan your travels more carefully to avoid becoming involved in accidents or crime.
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