The Department of State has upgraded our Travel Advisory for China to Level 4: Do Not Travel due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei province. Those currently in China should attempt to depart by commercial means. Most commercial air carriers have reduced or suspended routes to and from China, yet seats remain available to depart the country. Commercial travel allows control over where you …
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The U.S. Department of State – China Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel Do not travel to China due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Travelers should be …
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Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting COVID-19 The United States has confirmed cases of individuals who have a severe acute respiratory illness caused by COVID-19 (“the virus”) first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (“China”). The virus was discovered in …
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DHS Issues Restrictions on Inbound Flights with Individuals Who Have Been in China 11 U.S. airports will receive flights carrying passengers from China WASHINGTON – To protect the American people from exposure to the coronavirus, on Sunday, February 2, 2020, the Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf issued instructions supplementing a decision issued on January 31, 2020, and directed all …
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Wuhan Health Alert (4 February, 2020) Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have suspended air and rail travel in the area around Wuhan. The Department …
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SECRETARY AZAR: … * * * * In accordance with the declaration, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time; Sunday, February the 2nd, the United States government will implement temporary measures to increase our abilities to detect and contain the coronavirus proactively and aggressively. Any …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State is working on staging additional evacuation flights for U.S. citizens on a reimbursable basis, leaving Wuhan Tianhe Intl Airport on or about Feb 3. Individuals subject to CDC screening and a strong possibility of quarantine. More info: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/health-alert-u-s-embassy-beijing-january-31-2020/
Read More» Mission China will be closed to the public from February 3-7 in accordance with Chinese government guidance. Emergency American citizen services will be available. American citizens can sign up for notifications for Americans traveling in China here: https://step.state.gov/
Read More» Do not travel to China due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Commercial carriers …
Read More» Do not travel to China due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Commercial carriers …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: On January 29, 2020, the Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees. There is an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the …
Read More» Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization has determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.Commercial carriers have …
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On January 29, 2020 the Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees. Reconsider travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. A novel (new) coronavirus is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness that began in …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: On January 29, 2020, the Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees. There is an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the …
Read More» HEALTH ALERT: Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: On January 29, 2020, the Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees. Do not travel to Hubei Province: (Level 4) Reconsider travel to the remainder of China (Level 3) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Warning for all of China. Hubei Province: …
Read More» Due to China’s extension of the Lunar New Year Holiday to February 2nd, the U.S. Embassy and consulates will be closed on Thursday and Friday, January 30 and 31, 2020. Emergency American citizen services will be available. American citizens can sign up for notifications for Americans traveling in China here: https://step.state.gov/
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Level 4: Do not travel to Hubei province, China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China: There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have suspended air and rail travel in …
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Novel Coronavirus in China Warning – Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel Key Points CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China. There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person. Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan and other cities in …
Read More» The Department of State is making arrangements to relocate its personnel stationed at the U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan to the United States. We anticipate that there will be limited capacity to transport private U.S. citizens on a reimbursable basis on a single flight leaving Wuhan Tianhe International Airport on January 28, 2020 and proceeding …
Read More» Level 4: Do not travel to Hubei province, China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have suspended air and rail travel in the area around …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Exercise increased caution in China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Watch Level 3 Alert (Avoid Nonessential Travel) for an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have …
Read More» Event: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Watch Level 2 Alert (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus Travelers to Wuhan should: Avoid contact with sick people. Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat). Wash …
Read More» Health Alert Update – Novel Coronavirus in China Event: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Watch Level 2 Alert (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus Travelers to Wuhan should: Avoid contact with sick people. Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Watch Level 1 Alert (be aware and practice usual precautions) for an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, preliminarily identified to be caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Travelers to Wuhan should: Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Watch Level 1 Alert (be aware and practice usual precautions) for an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, preliminarily identified to be caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Travelers to Wuhan should: Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as …
Read More» January 7, 2020 Location: China [Countrywide] Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of …
Read More» Location: Wuhan, Hankou area Event: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an Watch Level 1 Alert (be aware and practice usual precautions) for a pneumonia outbreak of unknown cause Wuhan, China. Travelers to Wuhan should: Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat). Avoid contact with sick people. Wash hands …
Read More» Location: Eastern China: Zhejiang Province, Shanghai metropolitan area, and surrounding regions Event: Typhoon Lekima will bring high winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous seas, and possible flooding and mudslides to Eastern China when it is expected to make landfall on Saturday, August 10, in Zhejiang Province near Wenzhou and Taizhou. It is expected to weaken by the …
Read More» Travel Advisory January 3, 2019 China – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in China due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals. Chinese authorities have asserted broad authority to prohibit U.S. citizens from leaving China by using ‘exit bans,’ sometimes keeping U.S. citizens in …
Read More» Location: U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan Event: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China will be closed December 24, 2018, the day before Christmas Day, pursuant to an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States. All American Citizen Services Units at the Embassy and Consulates …
Read More» December 4, 2018 Location: U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan Event: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China will be closed on Dec 5th, 2018, in observance of a National Day of Mourning for Former President George H.W. Bush. Actions to Take: Individuals with American Citizen Services appointments scheduled …
Read More» Location: Eastern China: Shanghai metropolitan area and surrounding regions Event: Tropical storm Kong-Rey will potentially bring scattered showers and strong winds to Eastern China today and Saturday. Kong-Rey is expected to weaken on Saturday, October 6. The tropical storm is moving towards Korea’s southeast coast and southwestern Japan. Actions to Take: Monitor the local news for …
Read More» Location: Guangdong Province; Hainan Province Event: Due to Typhoon Mangkhut, the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou will be temporarily closed Monday, September 17, 2018. We expect to resume regular operations on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. During this time, all sections of the U.S. Consulate Guangzhou will be closed and there will be no NIV, IV, …
Read More» Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate Guangzhou, China (September 14, 2018) Location: Guangdong Province; Hainan Province Event: Super Typhoon Mangkhut could make landfall near Guangdong and Hainan provinces, China between September 15th to September 16th. The Chinese government has issued a warning for Guangdong and Hainan areas. If landfall occurs, those living in impacted …
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Shanghai (August 11, 2018) Location: eastern China (Shanghai metropolitan area and surrounding regions). Event: Tropical Storm Yagi will bring potentially flooding rain and strong winds (35 to 45 mph) to eastern China tomorrow or early Monday. Yagi is currently south of Okinawa moving northwest at 15 mph. The storm …
Read More» Location: U.S. Embassy Beijing, China Event: There was an explosion at approximately 1pm today on the street outside the southeast corner of the Embassy compound. According to the Embassy’s Regional Security Officer, there was one individual who detonated a bomb. Other than the bomber, no other people were injured and there was no damage to …
Read More» Location: Sichuan Province Event: Severe rainstorms have impacted significant areas of Sichuan Province, resulting in flight delays, road closures, landslides, and train service disruptions this week, with additional storms anticipated in coming days. The China Meteorological Administration has activated a level four emergency response to the rainstorm. Local authorities have activated a level three emergency …
Read More» Location: Eastern China: southern portion of Zhejiang and northern portion of Fujian Event: Typhoon Maria will bring potentially flooding rain and strong winds to Eastern China tomorrow and later this week. Maria is expected to make landfall over southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian in the morning hours of Wednesday, July 11. The typhoon is expected …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: The State Department received medical confirmation that a U.S. government employee in China suffered a medical incident consistent with what other U.S. government personnel experienced in Havana, Cuba. As a result of additional voluntary medical screenings, the Department has sent other individuals to the United States for further evaluation. If you or members of …
Read More» On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State made changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country has a Travel Advisory, which provides one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory gives an explanation …
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