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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Updated February 26, 2020 Country-Specific Information: France has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Since January 24, 2020, there have been 17 confirmed cases in France. Four patients remain in hospital and there have been two confirmed deaths. Entry and Exit Requirements: No travel restrictions have been implemented by the Government of ...
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By | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: , , , , ,

Health Alert

Novel Coronavirus: Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants

White House Issued on: January 31, 2020 The United States has confirmed cases of individuals who have a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (“2019-nCoV”) (“the virus”) first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (“China”).  The virus was discovered in China in December 2019.  As of January 31, 2020, ...
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By | 1 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, President of the United States, U.S. Policy | Tags: ,

Mercy Corps has provided Zaina, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, and her classmates with packed lunches that give them the energy to learn. (Courtesy photo)

Meet 5 U.S.-based groups helping displaced Syrians

The need is tremendous and historic. Even as the U.S. government steps up its assistance, many U.S.-based groups are providing relief to millions of Syrians forced to leave their homes since the conflict in that country began more than five years ago. Meet five U.S. nongovernmental organizations doing their part. Mercy Corps Syrian girls relax ...
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By | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Politics, Near East & North Africa, U.S. Policy | Tags: , , , ,

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