Location: Ireland
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 120,000 reported cases
worldwide.
As of March 16, U.S. Embassy Dublin will suspend appointments for
consular services until March 29. For emergency
services, please see below for contact information.
On March 12, the Government of Ireland released
a Statement regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Ireland. The statement is available on its website.
The Government of Ireland maintains a regularly updated
COVID-19 information website.
The
Department of State has issued a Global
Level 3 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad
due to the global impact of COVID-19.
The
Government of Ireland announced significant measures to mitigate the spread of
the COVID-19 virus. Visit the Irish Department of Health’s website for updated information.
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 our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Ireland.
·
Visit the Department
of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to
the U.S.
Assistance:
·
U.S. Embassy Dublin
42 Elgin
Rd
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Ireland
+353 1 668-8777
ACSDublin@state.gov
Embassy
website
·
State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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Ireland
Country Information
·
Enroll in Smart
Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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