Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia (April 30, 2020)
Location: Namibia (countrywide)
Event: COVID-19 Weekly Update
Unless emergent situations require more frequent messages, the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek will be sending weekly updates on COVID-19 in Namibia.
The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed 16 cases of COVID-19 in Namibia. Eight of these cases have recovered, and no new cases have been announced since April 5, 2020.
On April 30, 2020, the Namibian Government announced that some restrictions will be relaxed for "Stage Two" of Namibia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning at midnight on May 4, 2020. Additional information about the measures that will be in place from May 5, 2020, can be found in the attachment to this email. Stage Two will be in effect until midnight on June 1, 2020. During this time, Namibia’s borders will remain closed to non-Namibians.
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek is not aware of any additional flights departing Windhoek at this time, nor is it planning any future repatriation flights.
If you are a U.S. citizen remaining in Namibia, please verify that you have registered in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). As a reminder, the Consular Section is not currently taking appointments for routine services, and staff are working remotely in compliance with Namibian Government lockdown instructions. Should you have an inquiry for the Consular Section, please contact us at ConsularWindhoek@state.gov. If you have an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please contact the Embassy at +264-61-295-8500.
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19, and the Centers for Disease Control issued on March 27, 2002 a global Warning Level 3 Travel Health Notice to avoid nonessential international travel.
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