Nonthaburi
Event: Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health continues to report a rise in new cases of locally-transmitted Covid-19, most of which are related to the outbreak at a seafood market at Samut Sakhon and a smaller cluster associated with a social gathering in Rayong. On December 27, 121 new cases were reported, of which 94 were locally-transmitted.
U.S. citizens traveling over the holidays should monitor the news to stay abreast of the latest reports on Covid-19 cases and any changes to provincial transportation and business operating status that could impact their travel plans.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Disease Control posts daily Covid-19 case updates in English at https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php. News on COVID-19 mitigation measures in various provinces in English may be found at the Government of Thailand’s Public Relation Department homepage at https://thailand.prd.go.th/main.php?filename=index.
Actions to Take:
Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information and what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.
Dial 462 to reach the COVID-19 hotline in the Dominican Republic for specific instructions if you have been exposed or are experiencing severe symptoms. Note: English-speaking operators are limited.
All U.S. citizens must follow the restrictions put in place by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
Flights remain available to the United States. Check with the airlines directly regarding booking flights.
Have a plan to depart from the Dominican Republic that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
Location: Area around Zambia Police Service (ZPS) Headquarters on Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia.
Event: There are reports of gunshots and teargas near ZPS Headquarters on Independence Ave and increased police presence in the immediate vicinity. It is being reported that two people have been shot.
U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid large crowds, and security forces’ activities in the area of Independence Ave near ZPS Headquarters.
Actions to Take:
Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
Health Alert: Honduras, Travelers from UK and South Africa Restricted from Entry
The Government of Honduras announced the following temporary measures in response to the new strain of COVID-19, as of December 23, 2020:
Non-resident Honduran citizens and tourists coming from the United Kingdom or South Africa or having visited or transited through those areas in the last 21 days are restricted from entering Honduras via any means.
Honduran citizens and foreigners resident in Honduras coming from the United Kingdom or South Africa or having visited or transited through those areas in the last two weeks, must quarantine for 14 days upon entry to Honduras.
Location: Georgia, countrywide
Event: This is a reminder to maintain a high level of security awareness during the holiday season. In recent years, transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe focused on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, New Years’ celebrations, shopping malls, airports, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by tourists.
While there is no specific information against Americans in Georgia, it is important to remain aware of your surroundings and exercise good personal security practices even while many places are closed or will have limited operating hours during the holidays. Please review recently updated information regarding COVID holiday restrictions imposed by the Government of Georgia here.