Location: North Macedonia
Event: The Government of North Macedonia has temporarily suspended all flights to and from the United Kingdom effective December 23 through December 31, 2020.
All passengers arriving in North Macedonia from the United Kingdom, whether by air or land, are subject to a two-week isolation period.
Travelers are advised to contact their airlines or travel agents to confirm any flight changes or cancellations. Visit the U.S. Embassy in London’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.
Actions to Take:
· Follow the travel restrictions on the Government of North Macedonia’s website https://www.vlada.mk/node/23645.
Safety Alert
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica is aware of the reports regarding recent deaths in Costa Rica associated with the consumption of tainted alcohol. At this time, we are not aware of any U.S. citizen illness or death due to consuming adulterated alcohol in Costa Rica. The deaths have reportedly occurred throughout the country including twenty-two cases in San Jose, six cases in Alajuela, five cases in Cartago, three cases in Heredia, six cases in Puntarenas, and five cases are still under investigation. Out of an abundance of caution, the Ministry of Health has issued a national alert and confiscated 17,000 bottles of alcohol. The Ministry of Health has also established an alert for the following liquor brands: Guaro Chonete, Guaro Cuerazo, Guaro Sacheto, Guaro Gran Apache, Estrella Roja Aguardiente, Guaro Montano, Guaro Fiesta Blanca, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka, and Aguardiente Molotov.
Employees who are not able to telework for their job
Diplomats
All other individuals will require a pass to cross county lines. Individuals who already booked reservations at hotels or holiday homes will be granted passes. To apply for a pass, email propusnice@rdd.gov.hr or go to https://epropusnice.gov.hr.
Global Health and Travel Advisories: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19 in Croatia travel advisory. The Department of State has issued a Level 3: Reconsider Travel health advisory for Croatia.
Actions to Take:
Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Event: Large demonstrations are possible today, December 8 in Yerevan in the vicinity of Freedom and Republic Square. There is potential for demonstrations to continue throughout the week in Yerevan. U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times as demonstrations may become unexpectedly violent.
Actions to Take:
Bennett Oghifo
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cautioned American citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria due to COVID-19, crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime.
The U.S. government, however, warned its citizens to be careful during their stay and travel in the country because “crime is endemic throughout Nigeria.”
The Holiday Security Alert tweeted by U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USinNigeria) also warned U.S. citizens against traveling to 12 states, giving specific reasons.
The states listed are: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers.
“We remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution while travelling and residing in Nigeria. Crime is endemic throughout Nigeria, ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase during the holidays.”