Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (24 March 2020)
Location: Burkina Faso
Event: EVACUATION INFORMATION
The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed 114 cases of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso.
On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.
EVACUATION INFORMATION
During this time of global response to the corona virus, U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou continues operations and prioritizes assistance to American citizens. With the suspension of commercial air service, Embassy Ouagadougou arranged a repatriation flight to the United States, departing Ouagadougou on Wednesday, March 25, en route to Washington D.C. Dulles Airport.
American citizens who are scheduled to depart on this flight should have received a confirmation email from the Embassy.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00
consularouaga@state.gov
https://bf.usembassy.gov/
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Burkina Faso Country Information
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