Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (March 30, 2020)
Location: Honduras
Event: Last scheduled commercial flights
Rescue flights on commercial airlines are available until April 1. If you plan to return to the United States, please make arrangements to do so now.
You will find a full description of embassy efforts to repatriate U.S. citizens in a message from the Acting Chief of Mission and Consul General here.
Current flight options:
Eastern Airlines | Contact Info |
March 31, 2020 San Pedro Sula, Honduras – Miami (MIA) | https://goeasternair.com/ Phone: +18552167601 with extended hours until 1:00am EST |
If you are interested in a U.S. Government-arranged rescue flight, should one become available, please email USAHonduras@State.gov.
Actions to Take:
- U.S. citizens who are present in Honduras should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrollment in STEP enables the American Citizen Services unit in Tegucigalpa to reach out directly to U.S. citizens in need of assistance. STEP also allows U.S. citizens to receive Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc.
- Review the State Department’s Global Level 4 Health Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov.
- Consult the CDCwebsite 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.govfor the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’swebsite on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Monitor local news for updates.
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