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.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about illegal part-time work overseas by criminal organizations, including the Anonymous Mobile Crime Group (Tokuryu) (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
There have been a number of cases where people have applied for illegal part-time work overseas and ended up being forced to act as "callers" for criminal organizations and participate in special fraud overseas, or where people have unintentionally become complicit in crimes by couriering illegal drugs (such as marijuana), and ended up being detained or protected by local police.
●If you feel that you have applied for an illegal part-time job overseas, do not worry or keep it to yourself, but seek help from a family member or someone close to you, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the police, etc.
●If you feel that as a result of applying for an illegal part-time job overseas, you have become (or been forced to become) complicit in a crime such as specialized fraud or illegal drug smuggling, please do not hesitate to contact or consult with the local Japanese embassy or consulate general.
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
● Special fraud, in which money is defrauded by contacting people without meeting them in person, is also occurring overseas. There have been confirmed cases in which people have impersonated Japanese government officials, such as Japanese embassy staff, Japanese consulate staff, Japanese police officers, and customs officials.
●Japanese public institutions such as the Japanese Embassy, Japanese Consulate General, police officers, and customs officials will never request remittances without following proper procedures. Please take precautions such as not easily responding to suspicious phone calls, emails, social media messages, etc. that you do not recognize.
●If you feel even slightly uneasy while outside of Japan, please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General.
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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] River flood warning issued due to rainfall
Dec. 23, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
1. November through March is Bolivia's rainy season, but current rainfall is higher than average. On December 13, the Piray River overflowed its banks in the city of El Torno in the western part of Santa Cruz Department, causing flooding that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, and on December 19, a large-scale collapse occurred on the road between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. Flooding is occurring in various areas.
2. Bolivia's meteorological agency, SENAMHI, has issued an orange alert (equivalent to a "warning" issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency) until tomorrow, the 23rd, in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Beni, Tarija and Potosi, urging caution against flooding due to rising river levels.
3. You can check the latest warning information and weather forecasts for various parts of Bolivia on the SENAMHI website. Please continue to collect the latest information, be careful of landslides and other accidents when traveling in mountainous areas, and avoid areas near rivers.
(reference)
Bolivian Meteorological Agency SENAMHI
https://senamhi.gob.bo/index.php/inicio
○ Details of SENAMHI's Orange River Flood Warning until December 23rd
https://senamhi.gob.bo/alerta1.php?id=1445
○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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[Warning] Nationwide strike with road closures on December 22nd
Dec. 22, 2025, 12:35 p.m.
On December 17, President Paz issued Economic Reform Decree No. 5503, which ended subsidies on gasoline and other fuels. As a result, market prices for gasoline and other fuels have risen sharply, and various professional associations have announced that they will be holding a nationwide strike tomorrow, December 22, which will include road blockades.
2. With President Paz showing a willingness to engage in dialogue, some organizations have announced that they will temporarily suspend their strikes, but there are also occupational organizations that have announced that they will continue to strike, causing confusion over the implementation of the strike. As of 11:00 PM today, December 21, no details have been announced regarding the location of the strike on the 22nd.
3. From early tomorrow morning, December 22nd, strikes accompanied by road closures are expected to take place in some areas. Due to the road closures, travel to airports and downtown areas, as well as commuting, may be difficult. If you are going out, please make sure to get the latest information and allow yourself plenty of time. Small pieces of dynamite may be detonated at road closure locations, which can create shock waves and be very dangerous. Please avoid approaching road closures or places where large numbers of people are gathered.
(reference)
- Road condition map in Bolivia (Bolivian National Road Administration/Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras)
https://transitabilidad.abc.gob.bo/mapa
○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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Warning: Road collapse on old road between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba
Dec. 20, 2025, 2:40 a.m.
In the early hours of the 19th, a section of the old Santa Cruz-Cochabamba road collapsed in the Chorro Viejo area (70km from Santa Cruz towards Samaipata), located between the cities of Bermejo and La Angostura, making it impassable for over one kilometer. As a result, vehicle traffic has been blocked, leaving many buses, trucks and regular vehicles stranded at the site, and travelers who need to travel are forced to walk through the collapsed section.
According to a statement from the Bolivian Roads Corporation (ABC), heavy machinery is currently being used to open an alternative road that will allow vehicle traffic, and the section between Bermejo and La Angostura will be closed until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, the 20th.
In addition, rain is forecast from the weekend, and depending on the rainfall conditions, there is a possibility that road collapses or landslides may occur on the old road between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba in areas other than the area. Therefore, if you are traveling towards Cochabamba, please pay attention to the latest information and consider your travel method.
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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
