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Crisis24 And/Or Its Parents and Subsidiaries ( Security Brief for Uzbekistan prepared on: Jul 12, 2021 9:19:50 PM UTC Security Assessment Rating Security Rating for Uzbekistan: 3 - Moderate Sub-Ratings 1 2 3 4 5 Crime 3 Overall Rating: Security Services 4 3 Civil Unrest 3 Terrorism 3 Moderate Kidnapping 2 Geopolitical 3 Security Overview : Overview of Uzbekistan Travelers can be targets of violent crimes and have been robbed by individuals posing as police officers. There is a threat of terrorism. Targets could include government buildings, transportation hubs, hotels and other sites frequented by travelers. State repression and poverty are unlikely to result in widespread civil unrest; isolated protests over economic grievances are likely. The Afghan border is hazardous due to security operations to stop cross-border incursions by Islamist militants. Regions bordering Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic can see clashes between security forces and gunmen. No Current Security Alerts Other Alerts & Advisories Critical Alerts Entry/Exit: Uzbekistan tightens domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of July 12. International entry restrictions in place. Incident: COVID-19 restrictions Location(s): Nationwide (map) Time Frame: Indefinite Impact: Significant travel and business disruptions Summary Uzbekistan has tightened COVID-19 countermeasures, as of July 12, amid increasing case numbers. All public events are indefinitely suspended. Theaters, concert halls, and other event venues are closed. Additionally, from Aug. 1, weddings may not exceed 50 people. Authorities previously reintroduced a color-coded system to denote epidemiological risk in the country. Regions are classified as "red," "yellow," or "green" in descending order of risk. Tashkent is in the red zone. Access to the city has been restricted. Only permanent residents of Tashkent may enter. Exceptions will be made for those seeking urgent medical treatment, international air travelers who possess a valid air ticket, freight transporters, and essential workers. Catering facilities and entertainment venues may only operate 08:00-20:00 and may not exceed 50 percent capacity. Authorities have also introduced additional nationwide restrictions. Face masks must be worn on public transport. Residents must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hours old to access tourist resorts and leisure facilities. Most nonessential businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and houses of worship, are operating with strict sanitization and social distancing protocols in place. Concert events in enclosed spaces are prohibited. Private gatherings of up to 30 persons are permitted. Public transport vehicles may not exceed 50 percent capacity. All persons must comply with social distancing guidelines of 2 meters (6.5 feet) and wear facemasks while in public. Medical screenings may be conducted before entering grocery stores and markets. International Entry Restrictions Authorities have reintroduced mandatory COVID-19 PCR tests for all those entering the country from permitted travel locations. The test must have been taken within the previous 72 hours. A second PCR test must be taken after seven days. Authorities have also closed all land border crossings with Afghanistan except for the Termez-Avtoyul border checkpoint. Only freight transporters, citizens, and permanent residents of Uzbekistan and diplomats may enter Uzbekistan through the Termez-Avtoyul border checkpoint. Permitted travelers must present a negative COVID- 19 PCR test no more than 72 hours old to border officials. Travelers will also be subject to a rapid antigen test at the border. Uzbek nationals who fail the test will be quarantined in a government facility, while foreign nationals who fail the test will be barred from entry. All persons permitted to enter the country must take a COVID-19 PCR within seven days. Additionally, Uzbekistan Airways (HY) has reduced flights with India. While international travel is permitted, flight suspensions with several countries, including the UK, remain in place. Additionally, due to low demand, flights from several other destinations have been effectively suspended. Authorities have designated countries Green, Yellow, or Red, depending on their assessment of the epidemiological threat in each. As of the most recent review, the designations are as follows: Arrivals from Green locations must provide a PCR test no more than 72 hours old. Green locations include China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Georgia, Hungary, Finland, Latvia, Austria, and Japan. Travelers who have visited any Yellow location within the previous 10 days must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in addition to taking two PCR tests seven days apart. Yellow locations include Azerbaijan, Belarus, UAE, and most of the EU. All other countries have been designated as Red locations. Passengers who have visited a Red country within the previous 10 days must present a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old, take two PCR tests seven days apart, and self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Uzbekistan. Persons who fail either test may be quarantined in a state facility. Arrivals must also complete a passenger form specifying their accommodations for the self-isolation period. While flights with several of these countries have been suspended, travelers from Red locations may enter Uzbekistan by transiting a Yellow or Green location. Uzbek nationals returning from a Red country will be quarantined in a state facility for 14 days. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Advice Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Resources Uzbekistan Ministry of Public Health Passenger Commitment Form World Health Organization (WHO) Alert begins: 07/12/2021 Warning Alerts Health: COVID-19 activity continues in Central Asia as of June 1. Use basic health precautions. Incident: COVID-19 transmission Location(s): Central Asia (map) Period: March 2020-June 2021 Transmission: Respiratory (coughing, sneezing, speaking) Summary COVID-19 activity is ongoing in the region as of June 1. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the following countries have identified confirmed COVID-19 cases: Transmission status pending: Tajikistan: 13,308 cases Clusters of cases: Kazakhstan: 387,672 cases Kyrgyzstan: 105,111 cases Uzbekistan: 100,495 cases* *As of June 1, disease activity has increased in these countries. Additional cases may be added to this list at any time as disease surveillance and testing continue. Background and Analysis COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Human-to-human transmission does occur, primarily through respiratory droplets from infected individuals or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Symptoms occur 1-14 days following exposure (average of 3-7 days). These symptoms typically include fever, fatigue, and dry cough; less common symptoms include headache, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, reddening of the eyes, skin rash, or discoloration of the fingers or toes. Symptoms may worsen to difficulty breathing, pneumonia, and organ failure - especially in those with underlying, chronic medical conditions. Some infected individuals display no symptoms. Multiple variants of COVID-19 have been identified globally, some of which spread more easily between people. COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to frontline workers and the elderly in some countries, while other vaccines are in varying stages of development and clinical trials; more data is required to determine the efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19 variants. Older individuals and people of any age with chronic medical conditions or compromised immunity should consider postponing nonessential travel, including domestic travel, and take special precautions to avoid becoming ill, especially where sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is ongoing. All individuals should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning from travel. Advice Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). There is no evidence that the influenza vaccine, antibiotics, or antiviral medications will prevent this disease, highlighting the importance of diligent basic health precautions. Resources WHO coronavirus knowledge base US CDC: Guidance for Businesses and Employers US CDC: Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak US CDC: Manage Anxiety and Stress US CDC Global COVID-19 Travel Health Notice WHO: Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 WHO advice for international travel New England Journal of Medicine: COVID Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Alert begins: 06/01/2021 Security Intelligence SECURITY Armed Conflict: Armed Conflict - Uzbekistan Border and territorial disputes
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