Location: Burkina Faso
Event: The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed 180 cases of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso.
Effective March 16, 2020 U.S. Embassy Ouagadougouhas suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information. For after hours emergencies, please call (226) 25 49 53 00.
State local government actions:
The government has implemented a two-week quarantine in all cities where there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19. At this time, the following cities have been identified: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Banfora, Houndé, Dedougou, Manga and Zorgho. Transportation to or from these areas, and public services including schools and government offices areclosed. Major public/outdoor markets have been closed in Ouagadougou.
Actions to Take:
- Call the Burkina Faso hotline at (226) 52-19-53-94 or (226) 70-95-93-27, or dial 35 35, if you feel ill and suspect you might have COVID-19.
- 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 Burkina Faso.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00
consularouaga@state.gov
https://bf.usembassy.gov/
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Burkina Faso Country Information
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