On March 22, the World Health Organization (WHO) released updated information regarding the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Equatorial Guinea (EG). Based on this information, the U.S. Embassy is implementing a new, temporary policy under which official travel to the mainland region – including Bata – by Embassy employees is only permitted for mission-critical …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: As of the morning of March 10, there have been no new confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Equatorial Guinea (EG). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) team in the Kie-Ntem province continues to provide training in testing methods to medical practitioners from the EG Ministry of …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Malabo (February 24, 2023) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: As of the afternoon of February 24, there have been no new confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Equatorial Guinea (EG). A team of experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Malabo (February 23, 2023) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: As of the afternoon of February 22, there have been no new reports of confirmed or suspected cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Equatorial Guinea (EG) or the surrounding countries. The last death of an individual infected with the Marburg virus occurred on February …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Malabo (February 17, 2023) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: As of the morning of February 17, there have been no new confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Equatorial Guinea (EG) or the surrounding countries. Two suspected cases were detected across the border in Cameroon, but blood samples of both individuals tested …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Malabo (February 14, 2023) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: On February 13, 2023, the Government of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) announced a health alert for a localized outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kie-Ntem province and the Mongomo district of the Wele-Nzas province, both located in the mainland region of the …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Malabo (February 9, 2023) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: On February 8, 2023, the Government of Equatorial Guinea (EG) announced that over the past month, there has been an epidemiological outbreak of an as yet unidentified disease in the Nsok Nsomo district of the Kie-Ntem province in the mainland region of the country. …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: On October 25, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea announced that Equatorial Guinea’s land borders will be closed beginning on Monday, October 31, and will reopen sometime after elections are held on Sunday, November 20. The government later reiterated that this closure only applies to land borders and not to international flights to …
Read More» Location: Malabo Event: According to local sources, the police received a bomb threat at the Sipopo Sofitel Hotel. The hotel has been evacuated and U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid the area until further notice. Monitor local news to remain informed. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for breaking events. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea Subject: Health Alert, U. S. Embassy Malabo, 18 August 2022 Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). Actions to …
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Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea, countrywide Event: January 5, 2022, Equatorial Guinea extended the suspension of all commercial passenger flights until February 6, 2022. This new decree also changed the curfew in all parts of Equatorial Guinea from 19:00 – 06:00. ( Full article ). This is an extension of Decree number 151/2021. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Equatorial …
Read More» (04 December 2021) Location: Equatorial Guinea, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Zimbabwe due to the …
Read More» Location: Addis Ababa Event: Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa Contact your airline and …
Read More» Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea: Paseo Maritimo French Embassy Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on July 30, no time specified. Protests are often accompanied by a strong police/security force presence. Standing U.S. Embassy safety guidance is to avoid large crowds. Actions to …
Read More» Equatorial Guinea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution H Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (May 26, 2021) Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to …
Read More» Reconsider travel to Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea. Read the c ountry information page . If you …
Read More» Location: Bata Event: Accidental explosion at a military base munitions depot/armory in Nkuantoma and its surroundings. Expect an increased police presence and be prepared for road closures at various points throughout the city. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for breaking events. Ensure that you have sufficient supplies of food, water, and fuel. Be aware …
Read More» Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
Read More» Equatorial Guinea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19. Equatorial Guinea has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) …
Read More» Location: Malabo Event: As a reminder, on April 14, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea extended the COVID-19 containment measures through the end of the month, encouraging people to stay at home for all but critical functions. In addition, the new decree prohibited people from circulating freely, noting that “all districts are being …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel …
Read More» COVID-19 Information Last Updated: March 27, 2023 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Country-Specific Information: On March 24, the government of Equatorial Guinea issued a decree …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea 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 your surroundings. Stay …
Read More» Location: Equatorial Guinea Event: On November 20th, 2019, a ship was attacked by pirates in Equatorial Guinea’s territorial waters. Security forces have been placed on heightened alert in Malabo and throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any threats to U.S. citizens. Actions to take: Use caution when walking or driving at …
Read More» Location: Malabo Event: During the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Independence celebration from October 10-12, Equatoguinean authorities are likely to increase security in Malabo. During a military parade scheduled for October 12, road blockages are anticipated between Arab Contractors Branch Office to the Paseo and from the President’s Palace to Arab Contractors Branch Office. Expect an …
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