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 12, 2023, midnight Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for monkeypox
- May 8, 2023, midnight Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for the new coronavirus
- April 28, 2023, midnight Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 29, 2023)
- April 3, 2023, midnight Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 5, 2023)
- March 13, 2023, midnight Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for monkeypox
May 12, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding monkeypox infectious disease risk information, the world's infection situation has generally improved, and on May 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". As of the 12th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) that has been issued to the whole world.
Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for the new coronavirus
May 8, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding the infectious disease risk information of the new coronavirus, the infection situation in the world has generally improved, and on the 5th, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". Based on the fact that it was lifted, on the 8th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) issued to the whole world.
Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 29, 2023)
April 28, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 28, details of future border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.
1. Based on the announcement that the new coronavirus infection will no longer be recognized as a "new influenza infectious disease", the border measures will be changed as follows from 0:00 am on April 29.
(1) All immigrants will not be required to submit either a “negative test certificate taken within 72 hours before departure” or a “certificate of vaccination (three times)”.
Future border measures (applicable sequentially from April 5, 2023)
April 3, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 3, the details of future border measures regarding the new coronavirus infection were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.
1. Due to the change in the position of the new coronavirus infection under the Infectious Diseases Act scheduled for May 8, 2023, the border measures (including temporary measures) related to the new coronavirus infection will be terminated. It's a schedule. On the other hand, "Infectious Disease Genome Surveillance (provisional name)" will start on May 8 to monitor the influx of new infectious diseases even in normal times.
Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
March 13, 2023, midnight wide area information
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●March 22nd (Wednesday) to April 23rd (Sunday) is the Islamic month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
●Be aware that the threat of terrorism by Islamic extremists tends to increase during and around the above period, and pay due attention to ensuring safety while trying to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs overseas safety website and news reports. please. Please use "Tabiregi" to collect information.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Alert: Regarding Demonstrations by Climate Change Activists (Saturday, May 27)
May 25, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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According to reports, a demonstration by climate change activists "Extinction Rebellion" is scheduled to begin at noon on Saturday, May 27.
The city of The Hague has reportedly allowed the activists to demonstrate in Malieveld (next to the A12 motorway, near The Hague Central Station) between 12:00 and 18:00 on the same day.
However, the activists are planning to block the A12 (Prins Clauslaan) highway near The Hague for the day, and at a similar demonstration in March this year, out of about 3,000 participants, , about 700 people were arrested and the A12 was impassable for several hours. If the A12 is blocked again this time, the transportation network may be disrupted.
If you are planning to visit the location where the demonstration will be held on the day or its vicinity, please pay close attention to the news reports, try to obtain the latest information, and be aware of the confusion of the transportation network and avoid unforeseen circumstances. Be careful not to get caught. In the unlikely event that you encounter a protest site, please leave the site immediately. Also, if you have no choice but to go to the scene of a protest, please pay close attention so as not to get caught up in it and try to leave the scene as soon as possible.
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