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.
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.
March 25, 2020, midnight
感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので，最新情報を入手し，感染予防に努めてください。
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Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Notice from the Embassy (Caution regarding the prohibition of photography of facilities important for national security, etc.)
April 18, 2025, 11:20 p.m.
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On April 17, the Minister of Defense's Regulation on the "Defense of the Fatherland and Counter-Espionage Law" came into force in Poland. The law and regulations stipulate that anyone who photographs facilities important to national security will be subject to fines or detention.
The key points of the provision are as follows:
● Anyone who photographs, films or otherwise records without permission any facility marked with a no photography sign (※), or any people or movable property located within such a facility, will be detained and/or fined.
● Equipment used for photographing, etc. may be ordered to be confiscated even if it is not the user's property.
● The target facilities are said to be facilities that are particularly important in terms of security or defense, or critical infrastructure facilities, but no specific facilities are given as examples.
*Samples of the signs are posted on page 3 of the "Official Gazette of the Minister of Defense Regulations dated March 27, 2025" at the link below.
https://dziennikustaw.gov.pl/D2025000043201.pdf
The rules have only just been put into effect, and it is unclear at this point to what extent enforcement will be carried out. In addition, some reports indicate that in addition to military facilities such as bases and equipment storage facilities, the ban on photography will also apply to bridges and tunnels around military facilities, specific facilities within airports, shipping ports, administrative buildings, communication infrastructure facilities, national banks, etc.
To avoid future violations and trouble with law enforcement, please take note of the following:
● In particular, in government buildings, ports, airports, etc. where the general public has access, be sure to check for signs prohibiting photography on the perimeter of fences and exterior walls, and at the entrance and inside of the facility.
● Regarding military-related facilities, bridges and tunnels in the surrounding area may also be included in the photographs, so be sure to pay attention to whether or not there are signs in the surrounding areas, and try to avoid photographing them as much as possible.
● Smartphones may be included among the equipment that may be subject to punishment, so avoid using smartphone cameras or any behavior that could be suspected of taking photos.
[Reference Links]
Provisions of the "Defense of the Homeland and Counter-Espionage Law" (The main provisions related to the prohibition of photography are 616a and 683a)
https://sip.lex.pl/akty-prawne/dzu-dziennik-ustaw/obrona-ojczyzny-19220069
(Contact information)
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Poland
☆Telephone: +48-22-696-5005
*Only during opening hours [9:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00]. If you have an emergency outside opening hours, please call the embassy's main number (+48-22-696-5000) (a company commissioned to handle phone calls during closing hours will contact you first).
☆Email: cons@wr.mofa.go.jp
☆HP: https://www.pl.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryouji.html
