Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

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Location:  Mauritius, Seychelles, and Reunion (France – Overseas Department)

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The Mauritius Ministry of Health has confirmed 342 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 June 15, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced additional easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering are now permitted. 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 Department of Health has confirmed 97 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 May 4, 2020, the government of Seychelles announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing regulations remain in place. 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 Department of Health.

Visit the Seychelles Department 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 563 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 June 2, 2020, a second easing of confinement measures (French) was implemented. Social distancing and other health regulations remain in place. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, 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 Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.

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By | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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