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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Theft case involving fake police officer occurs
Nov. 25, 2025, 8:10 a.m.
1. This year alone, there have been two reports from Japanese tourists who have been robbed by fake police officers at tourist spots in La Paz. The incidents occurred at Kirikiri Observatory and Sagarnaga Street, and in both cases, the victim was approached by a young woman claiming to be Peruvian, who then stole cash and cards from their wallets.
2. Fake police officers often do not even wear uniforms and do not look like police officers. However, when a young woman who is a fellow officer behaves like a real police officer, taking the initiative to hand over her wallet to the fake officer and encouraging the victim to cooperate with the investigation, the victim mistakes the investigation for a real police officer and ends up handing over her wallet and other belongings to the fake officer.
3. Simply knowing the methods used in advance can prevent you from becoming a victim of this crime. It is essential to research the types of crimes occurring in Bolivia in advance on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Overseas Safety Website" below, etc., in order to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
(Reference) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Bolivia)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_262.html#ad-image-0
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Phone: (591-2) 241-9110~3
FAX: (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX: (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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Caution: Flood damage caused by heavy rain
Nov. 19, 2025, 4:10 a.m.
Heavy rains that have continued since the early hours of November 16th have caused mudslides in Atila, Samaipata, blocking major roads and washing away homes, leaving people missing and injured. Water levels have also risen in the Yapacani and Piray rivers, causing a bridge to collapse in Colpabelgica, isolating villages.
On the 18th, a gas pipe leak occurred in the Palermo district of Samaipata, and evacuation measures were taken for the safety of nearby residents.
Additionally, a section of the old road between Santa Cruz and Co-Cabamba collapsed near Bermejo, 70 km from Santa Cruz, and the Bolivian Roads Authority (Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras) announced that the section between Angostura, Bermejo and Samaipata will be closed until the 19th, with all access restricted except for some emergency support vehicles.
Even in Santa Cruz, the rain has loosened the ground, causing many fallen trees and closing some sections of the road.
There is a good chance of further heavy rain in the future, so please keep an eye on the latest information and take extra care when traveling within the city and in mountainous areas during rainfall.
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Consular Office of Japan in Santa Cruz
Calle Saavedra No.314, Esq.Calle Cochabamba,
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: +591-3335-1268, 3333-1329
Fax: +591-3335-1022
e-mail: consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
