Covi-19 in cameroon

At this time, the Department of State and U.S. Embassy Yaounde are not arranging additional charter flights from Cameroon to the United States. U.S. citizens remaining in Cameroon should be prepared to remain in place for the time being. U.S. Embassy Yaounde will continue to explore options to facilitate the return home of U.S. citizens, but this will be dependent on circumstances and cannot be counted on for the immediate future. If you have not as yet contacted us and wish to return to the United States, please email YaoundeACS@state.gov and provide your contact information along with a scan or photo of your passport data page and your green card (if applicable). If you have already provided us with this information, there is no need to contact us to provide it again. We will contact you as soon as we are able. If you have not done so already, please enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and updates from U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé. For emergency passport and other emergency services, contact us at YaoundeACS@state.gov. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations. Visit the COVID-19 crisis 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 our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Cameroon. Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s websiteon the latest travel restrictions to the United States If you suspect you have COVID-19, you should call 1510 to report to local health authorities. Monitor local news stations. Assistance: U.S Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon Avenue Rosa Parks (in the Mbankolo Quartier, adjacent to the Mount Febe Golf Club) P.O. Box 817 Yaoundé, Cameroon +237 2 2220-1500 ext. 4341/4023 yaoundeacs@state.gov https://cm.usembassy.gov/ State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Cameroon Country Information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive security updates Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Country-Specific Information: According to Johns Hopkins University estimates, there were 5,904 confirmed cases and 191 deaths in Cameroon as of June 1. The government of Cameroon is periodically announcing the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. On May 28, it shared that there were 5,356 confirmed cases and 177 deaths. Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health has developed a preparedness plan for COVID-19, including active surveillance at points of entry, in-country diagnostic capacity at the national reference laboratory, and designated isolation and treatment centers. WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are providing technical support and closely monitoring the situation in Cameroon. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Entry and Exit Requirements The Cameroonian Prime Minister has announced that as of March 18 all land, sea, and air borders are closed until further announcement due to COVID-19. American citizens with questions should contact Embassy Yaoundé’s Consular Section at YaoundeACS@state.gov. See Cameroon Country Information link below for normal entry and exit requirements. Passenger screening forms and temperature checks have been implemented at points of entry. There are temporary isolation booths for symptomatic passengers at Nsimalen International Airport in Yaoundé. Quarantine Information Isolation and treatment centers have been set up at Yaoundé Central Hospital, Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Garoua Regional Hospital, and Kribi District Hospital for people who meet the case definition for COVID-19. Local Resources Local Hotline Numb