ALDAC ATTACHMENT: COVID-19 U.S. Embassy Havana February 21, 2020 Country-Specific Information: Cuba has not confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. On January 28, the Cuban government announced the formulation of an interagency working group to direct host government response to COVID-19 chaired by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP). Entry and Exit Requirements: Travelers may …
Read More» Location: Havana, Cuba Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of January 27, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) has reported no cases of novel coronavirus in Cuba. MINSAP reports implementation of additional sanitary control measures at the border and ports of …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Havana (January 6, 2020) Location: Cuba Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering point at, but not limited to, the Convention Center in Havana. Event: A series of gatherings in protest of U.S. policies will be held from November 1-3 at the Havana Convention Center adjacent to the Palco Hotel in the Playa neighborhood in Havana. The gatherings will commence at 9:00 am and continue …
Read More» Location: Havana Event: Havana is experiencing heavy winds and high seas resulting in risk of flooding in the downtown area, including the area surrounding the U.S. Embassy is prone to severe flooding. As a precaution, the Embassy closed early on December 21. The Embassy will have limited ability to assist U.S. citizens with emergencies due to …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Cuba details how numerous U.S. government employees appear to have been targeted in specific attacks, and that many of those employees suffered injuries as a consequence of these attacks. On February 14, 2018, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article written by independent medical …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Havana October 6, 2017 Over the past several months, numerous employees at the U.S. Embassy in Havana have been targeted in specific attacks. Affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms including ear complaints and hearing loss, dizziness, headache, fatigue, cognitive issues, and difficulty sleeping. Attacks have occurred in U.S. diplomatic residences, …
Read More» The Department of State warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba. Over the past several months, numerous U.S. Embassy Havana employees have been targeted in specific attacks. These employees have suffered significant injuries as a consequence of these attacks. Affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms including ear complaints and hearing …
Read More» EMERGENCY MESSAGE The area around the U.S. Embassy in Havana suffered flood damage. Do not attempt to come to the Embassy seeking assistance at this time. U.S. citizens in Cuba in need of assistance should contact the Embassy by telephone at (+53) 5280-5791. Individuals worried about U.S. citizens in Cuba should call the State Department …
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