Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Event:  On March 19, 2020, the Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed 33 cases of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso.

On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.

Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory for COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice.

Actions to Take:

Assistance:

  • U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Secteur 15, Ouaga 2000

Rue 15.873

(226) 25 49 53 00

         consularouaga@state.gov

         https://bf.usembassy.gov/

  • State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444