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
- 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 stays 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 stays 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: Robbery victimization of Japanese tourists
April 16, 2025, 7:40 a.m.
1. Summary of the incident On Sunday, April 12th at around 4pm, a robbery occurred in which a victim was robbed of all his belongings and sustained serious injuries.
Two Japanese tourists who had entered the country for tourism purposes got off at Cinco de Mayo Station and were walking to Casco Viejo when a man called out to them from behind and they stopped. They did not understand what he was saying and tried to go forward, but two more men came from the front, pinned them down and demanded that they hand over their bags. At that time, they were on a small path and could not call for help from other passersby. They shouted and resisted, but the perpetrator dragged them around and took all their belongings (cash, cell phone, passports).
2. Precautions We ask that tourists and Japanese residents in Japan use taxis and other means to travel in special alert areas and refrain from walking. Also, if you are the victim of a robbery, do not resist under any circumstances. Please be mindful of your surroundings when sightseeing or going out, and take steps to prevent becoming a victim of crime, so that you do not become the victim of a similar incident. We also ask that tourists register with Tabi-Regi.
Special attention area
https://www.panama.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100223077.pdf
Protests by labor unions and others (April 16, 21, 23 and 24)
April 14, 2025, 11:45 p.m.
1 According to reports, protests are planned to be held across Panama by construction workers' unions, teachers' unions, etc. on Wednesday, April 16th, Monday, April 21st, Wednesday, April 23rd, and Thursday, April 24th, calling for the repeal of the Social Security Reform Law (Law 462). Protests are expected to begin at noon on Wednesday, April 16th, nationwide on Monday, April 21st, an indefinite teachers' strike nationwide on Wednesday, April 23rd, and in the capital, especially around Porras Park, on Thursday, April 24th. Police authorities may use tear gas to quell the demonstrations.
2. To prevent tear gas, it is a good idea to cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, and if your eyes become watery, it is effective to rinse them with water.
3. There is a possibility that demonstrations and road closures may take place in various locations depending on the time of day. We recommend that you make an effort to gather the latest traffic information and travel early and allow plenty of time for your trip.
4. Japanese nationals residing in the country and those currently staying in the area are requested to make efforts to gather the latest information on the trends of protest activities, and when going out, to take safety measures such as paying more attention than usual to the surrounding situation. In particular, in areas where protest activities are taking place, unforeseen incidents such as participants turning violent or clashing with security authorities may occur, so if you come across a demonstration, please try to stay away as much as possible and ensure your own safety.
If protests take place near your home or workplace, tear gas may be used to quell the demonstrations. Please take measures such as closing your windows to prevent tear gas from entering through them.
Special attention area
https://www.panama.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100223077.pdf
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