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.
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Table of contents
- Oct. 5, 2024, midnight Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
- Aug. 26, 2024, midnight France: Caution for the Paris Paralympics (Part 3)
- Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding MOX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
- Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Caution regarding Mpox
- July 24, 2024, midnight France: Caution during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (Part 2)
- July 12, 2024, midnight Caution regarding dengue fever (If you suspect you may be infected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible)
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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France: Caution for the Paris Paralympics (Part 3)
Aug. 26, 2024, midnight spot information
France: Caution during the Paris Paralympics (Part 3)
Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding MOX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
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● On August 14 (local time), the WHO Emergency Committee met and advised WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the spread of Empox infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several African countries could potentially spread outside the African continent and be considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
On the same day, Director-General Tedros declared that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC.
Caution regarding Mpox
Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On August 7, at a regular press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a serious Empox outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and that the infection is spreading to neighboring countries.
People traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic, where there have been many cases of Empox clade 1 recently, should be particularly careful to prevent infection. People traveling to other countries and regions should also take measures to prevent infection, as the possibility of the infection spreading in the future cannot be denied.
France: Caution during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (Part 2)
July 24, 2024, midnight spot information
France: Caution during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (Part 2)
Caution regarding dengue fever (If you suspect you may be infected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible)
July 12, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
If you are planning to travel to or stay in tropical or subtropical regions such as Central and South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Africa, where dengue fever is common, or if you are already staying there, please be sure to take appropriate preventive measures. In addition, 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.
Anti-whaling groups hold rallies
Oct. 4, 2024, 12:21 a.m.
1 On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the police in the Danish territory of Greenland announced that they had arrested former SS representative Paul Watson, who had entered Greenland by ship, based on an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) at the request of Japan. In response to this situation, rallies calling for the release of the former representative have been held in various cities in France, at the invitation of Sea Shepherd (SS) France and its various chapters. In addition, on Wednesday, October 2, a protest rally was held in front of the Danish Embassy in Paris, and a similar rally was held in front of a facility related to a Japanese company in northern France. These rallies were peaceful and no personal or property damage was confirmed, but it is expected that protests against Japan will expand in the future.
2 In France, various demonstrations and rallies are planned, mainly on weekends, and those that are permitted to take place are generally peaceful. However, in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances, in order to avoid getting caught up in any trouble, please make sure to prioritize your safety by staying away from places where rallies are taking place, and leaving the area immediately if you come across a rally.
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Embassy of Japan in France, Consular Section
Phone: 01-4888-6200 (From overseas: +33-1-4888-6200)
Email: consul@ps.mofa.go.jp
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Anti-whaling group holds rally (September 29th)
Sept. 27, 2024, 11:26 p.m.
1 On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the police in the Danish territory of Greenland announced that they had arrested former SS representative Paul Watson, who had entered Greenland by ship on an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) at the request of Japan. In response to this situation, rallies calling for the release of the former representative have been held in several cities in France, at the invitation of Sea Shepherd (SS) France and its chapters.
The Lyon chapter of Sea Shepherd (SS) has announced on social media that they will hold a rally at Place de la Baleine in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon on Sunday, September 29th from 14:30 to 16:30. It is expected that protests against Japan will expand in the future.
2. In France, various demonstrations and rallies are generally held, mainly on weekends. In most cases, permitted demonstrations and rallies are held peacefully, but in case of unforeseen circumstances, in order to avoid getting caught up in any trouble, please make sure to prioritize ensuring your safety by staying away from places where rallies are taking place and leaving the area immediately if you come across a rally or other such event.
Consular Office of Japan in Lyon
TEL: 04-3747-5500 (From overseas: +33-4-3747-5500)
HP: https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japon.consulat/
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