March 7, 2021
Location: Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department)
Event:
The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 639 cases of COVID-19.
The government of Mauritius has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.
Effective March 6, 2021, the government of Mauritius announced contact tracing (French) in response to suspected community transmission of COVID-19. All schools and other educational institutions are closed the week of March 8th. International flight arrivals have been suspended, however, departures remain scheduled. Restrictions on the movement of people are not in effect yet social distancing and other health regulations remain in place. The majority of non-essential businesses are permitted to open subject to regulations outlined by the Ministry of Health.
Visit the Mauritius Ministry of Health website for additional information.
If you are planning on departing Mauritius to return to the United States but have been unable to obtain space on a commercial flight, please contact PTLConsular@State.gov with your name, the names of your immediate family members who are also traveling, and all appropriate contact information.
The Seychelles Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,979 cases of COVID-19.
The government of Seychelles has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.
Effective March 1, 2021, the government of Seychelles announced the easing of preventative measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Schools remain closed until later in March. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Ministry of Health.
Visit the Seychelles Ministry of Health website and Facebook for additional information.
If you are planning on departing Seychelles to return to the United States but have been unable to obtain space on a commercial flight, please contact ConAgencySeychelles@State.gov with your name, the names of your immediate family members who are also traveling, and all appropriate contact information.
The Reunion Regional Public Health Agency has confirmed 13,125 cases of COVID-19.
The Reunion Regional Public Health Agency has implemented measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.
Effective March 2, 2021, additional health measures and regulations (French) were implemented. Social distancing, mask mandates, curfews, and other health regulations remain in place. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to open, subject to provisions outlined by the authorities.
Visit the Reunion Regional Public Health Agency (French) for additional information.
The Department of State has issued a Global COVID-19 Health Advisory.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- Reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit the Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website for the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius
- 4th Floor, Rogers House
- John Kennedy Avenue
- +230 202 4400
- PTLConsular@state.gov
- https://mu.usembassy.gov
- U.S. Consular Agency Victoria, Seychelles
- 2nd Floor Oliaji Trade Centre, Victoria
- +248 422 5256
- ConAgencySeychelles@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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