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.
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.
Table of contents
- Oct. 14, 2025, 9:55 p.m. Caution regarding the Italy vs. Israel soccer match
- Oct. 14, 2025, 8:55 p.m. Caution regarding the Italy vs. Israel soccer match
- Oct. 3, 2025, 12:10 a.m. Update on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Rome
- Oct. 2, 2025, 10:45 p.m. Warning regarding the planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations and the possibility of sporadic demonstrations in Rome on Saturday, October 4th
- Oct. 2, 2025, 10:35 p.m. Strike and demonstration alert: October 2nd (Thurs) - 4th (Sat)
Caution regarding the Italy vs. Israel soccer match
Oct. 14, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
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Caution regarding the Italy vs. Israel soccer match
Oct. 14, 2025, 8:55 p.m.
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○Consulate General of Japan in Milan
Phone: 02-6241-141 (Consular/Security Team)
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Update on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Rome
Oct. 3, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
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Embassy of Japan in Italy
Phone: 06-487991 (Consular Section)
Website: https://www.it.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Service Center
Telephone: (Main) 03-3580-3311 (ext.) 2902, 2903
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Warning regarding the planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations and the possibility of sporadic demonstrations in Rome on Saturday, October 4th
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:45 p.m.
Demonstration Information According to media reports, in connection with the situation in Israel and Palestine, a demonstration is planned for the afternoon of Saturday, October 4th in the center of Rome as follows:
Demonstration on Saturday, October 4th: Approximately 20,000 people participated from 2:30pm to 5pm (according to the organizers; some sources say the number was 50,000).
Piazza Ostiense - Viale Aventino - In front of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Via di S.Gregorio - Colosseo - Via Labicana - Via Merulana - Piazza di San Giovannni
During a pro-Palestine demonstration held in Milan on September 22nd, some demonstrators turned violent near Milan Central Station, resulting in clashes with police on patrol. Demonstrators may use glass bottles, explosives, etc., so please avoid approaching the affected areas as much as possible to protect yourself and prevent any trouble.
Furthermore, depending on how the current situation develops, there are concerns that the demonstrations may expand in scale and become more violent, and that sudden demonstrations that are difficult to predict may occur, as occurred in various parts of Italy in the early hours of October 2nd.
Traffic restrictions will be put in place on roads in the vicinity of the demonstrations, which may affect public transport and road conditions, so please be careful when going out. Please stay up to date with the latest information through the media, and if you come across a group demonstrating, please leave the area as quickly as possible to ensure your own safety.
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in Italy
Phone: 06-487991 (Consular Section)
Website: https://www.it.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Service Center
Telephone: (Main) 03-3580-3311 (ext.) 2902, 2903
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Strike and demonstration alert: October 2nd (Thurs) - 4th (Sat)
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:35 p.m.
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○Consulate General of Japan in Milan
Phone: 02-6241-141 (Consular/Security Team)
HP: https://www.milano.it.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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