Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Juba (March 23, 2020)
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Event:
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in South Sudan.
The government of the Republic of South Sudan has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. South Sudan has barred admission to travelers who have recently visited COVID affected countries. Visit the website of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the list of COVID affected countriesfor additional information on these new measures. Link: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/
Effective March 23, 2020, U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizen Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information: U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
Actions to Take:
Assistance:
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
