Location: Czech
Republic
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed
by COVID-19 is high, with more than 125,000 reported cases worldwide.
On March 12, the government of the Czech Republic declared a State of
Emergency and has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to
reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are health-screening checkpoints at
major land border crossings with neighboring countries, including roads and
railways, and at airports. Travelers entering the Czech Republic may be
required to provide their travel itinerary, contact information, and may be
screened for symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection. If authorities
suspect a COVID-19 infection, passengers may be directed to immediately report
to a quarantine facility for testing and possible legally mandated
quarantine. Travelers should be prepared for new travel restrictions to
be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
The Czech government has closed all schools, universities, and cultural
institutions, including theaters, museums, and cinemas, for the next 30 days.
All public and private events with more than 30 people are also banned.
Please visit the websites of the Government
of the Czech Republic (English), Czech
Ministry of Interior (Czech), and Ministry
of Health (English) for additional information on these new measures.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date
information.
- For
the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of
contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit
the COVID-19 crisis page on
travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check
with your airline regarding any updated information about your travel
plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in
the Czech Republic.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on
the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Be
prepared for possible disruption to planned travel if you are placed under
quarantine.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Prague
Tržiště
15
118 01
Praha 1 - Malá Strana
Czech
Republic
+420
257 022 000
ACSPRG@state.gov
https://cz.usembassy.gov/
·
State
Department--Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
·
Czech
Republic Country Specific
Information.
