Current Situation

Current Situation The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China was recorded at 8,246 as of March 18, while the total number of confirmed cases has reached over 204,277 worldwide. As of March 18, new cases were confirmed in Barbados, Djibouti, Gambia, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, and Zambia. First COVID-19-related deaths were recorded in Bangladesh, Guatemala, Brazil, Turkey, and Moldova. In Burkina Faso, the death of a Member of Parliament on March 18 marked the first COVID-related death in the country as well. In Europe, the EU announced a ban on travelers from outside the bloc for 30 days, as of March 18. The measure is expected to apply to all EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, Belgium introduced a partial lockdown on March 18, with residents only allowed to leave their homes in order to buy essential goods, receive medical attention, or go to banks. In Serbia, all residents will be required to remain indoors between 20:00-05:00 (local time) each night. On March 17, authorities in Saudi Arabia suspended prayers at mosques across the Kingdom until further notice. Tunisian authorities also declared a nationwide curfew every night from 18:00 (local time) to 06:00, starting on March 18. In Niger, the government on March 17 announced the closure of all borders, and of all International airports for an indefinite period. In Chile, any citizens returning to the country will have to self-quarantine for 14-days. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro announced a partial closure of the Brazilian border with Venezuela. Finally, Taiwan banned non-residents from entering the country, starting from 00:00 (local time) on March 19. In Vietnam, authorities announced the introduction of a mandatory quarantine for visitors from the US, Europe and ASEAN countries. Table of Contents: Locations with Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 ............................................................. 3 Statistics ........................................................................................................................ 4 Recommendations: ....................................................................................................... 5 Travel Advisories & Measures: ..................................................................................... 6 ASIA ................................................................................................................... 6 AMERICAS ......................................................................................................... 35 EUROPE ............................................................................................................. 49 MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA ....................................................................... 68 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ..................................................................................... 87 Back to top 2 MAX Security Solutions Ltd. UAS International Trip Support www.max-security.com www.uas.aero Locations with Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Asia French Polynesia, Georgia, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Americas Hondura, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Europe Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland UK, Ukraine, Vatican City Middle East & Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian North Africa Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE Burkina Faso, Cameroon, CAR, Congo, Djibouti, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Sub-Saharan Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mayotte, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Africa Reunion, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Zambia Back to top 3 MAX Security Solutions Ltd. UAS International Trip Support www.max-security.com www.uas.aero Statistics1 Back to top 4 MAX Security Solutions Ltd. UAS International Trip Support www.max-security.com www.uas.aero Recommendations: 1. Avoid all travel to Hubei Province; we advise reconsidering travel to the rest of China. This particularly applies to individuals with compromised immune systems. 2. Avoid all travel to areas in South Korea such as Daegu and Cheongdo due to confirmed major COVID-19 clusters. Reconsider travel to the country at the present time due to the rising proliferation of cases. 3. Avoid all nonessential travel to Italy, as authorities have placed the entire country under quarantine. 4. Reconsider travel to Iran at the present time due to the rising proliferation of cases. 5. Restrict travel to business essential only in order to ensure reduced movement and transport through airports where COVID-19 can be spread. 6. Those traveling are advised to practice medical vigilance while allotting for potential disruptions or delays at airports due to the intensified screening measures. 7. Re-check itineraries to confirm flight status, as numerous airlines worldwide have set specific restrictions on travel and have canceled numerous routes. 8. Follow your government’s announcements regarding travel restrictions to different countries, as well as any instructions on whether any quarantines are expected upon return. Ensure that any travelers will be able to enter their destination country without being forced to quarantine. 9. Immediately consult a doctor if you are concerned with having potentially contracted the disease. 10. Routinely check the World Health Organization’s travel advice and consult with your healthcare provider before traveling. 11. Only procure medication and medical advice from vetted professional institutions and remain cognizant of the prevalence of fake and counterfeit medication. 12. In addition, refrain from direct contact with animals, avoid animal markets, and exercise caution when consuming animal products; it is advised to not consume uncooked animal products. 13. Max Security has strong on-ground capabilities in the affected countries to facilitate evacuation, contingency planning, or provide custom travel risk assessments to meet your needs. Contact us at +44 20- 3540-0434. 1 The data used above was taken from studies conducted by Chinese Center for Disease Control in conjunction with the WHO, and therefore, the statistics are not comprehensive. Back to top 5 MAX Security Solutions Ltd. UAS International Trip Support www.max-security.com www.uas.aero Travel Advisories & Measures: Multiple countries have issued travel advisories or taken measures in relation to the Coronavirus. New updates since the previous report have been bolded. (Click the header below to view the countries of a specific region) Asia | Americas | Europe | Middle East & North Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa ASIA Country Measures AFGHANISTAN • Afghanistan has halted all land and air movement with Iran. • The visa section of the Pakistani embassy in Kabul was closed on March 11 after a Confirmed Cases: clerk was placed under quarantine following suspected symptoms. The councilor 22 section of the mission was closed on March 12. Confirmed Deaths: • The annual Nowruz festival slated for late March was canceled as of March 12. 0 Recovered Cases: 1 • Qantas suspended flight operations to and from China until mid-July; Sydney- Shanghai flight suspended until mid-July; flights between Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane and Hong Kong reduced until September. AUSTRALIA • Jetstar cut international services by 90 percent until the end of May. • Virgin Australia suspended flights between Australia and Hong Kong due to a drop in demand. The suspensions include the airline’s Sydney-Hong Kong and Melbourne- Confirmed Cases: Hong Kong routes. 568 • A travel ban has been implemented on all non-Australian nationals coming from Confirmed Deaths: South Korea, China, Iran, and Italy within the 14 days prior. 6 • Per March 13 reports, authorities have advised that events of 500 individuals or more Recovered cases: be canceled. 23 • All individuals entering Australia after March 15 are mandated to self-quarantine for 14 days. • Cruise ships are barred from entering Australian ports from foreign ports until April 15. The Western Australian Premier Mark McGowen issued a warning that imposes Back to top 6 MAX Security Solutions Ltd. UAS International Trip Support www.max-security.com www.uas.aero hefty penalties, including fines of up to 50,000 Australian dollars, for breaching mandatory self-isolation. • Authorities imposed a ban on nonessential gatherings of more than 500 people from March 16. However, the ban does not apply to workplaces, schools, universities, supermarkets, or public transport. • UPDATE:

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