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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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May 29, 2020

Location: Burkina Faso 

Event:  The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed 845 cases of COVID-19 and 53 related deaths in Burkina Faso.

Encourage your friends and family members to register at step.state.gov so they receive Embassy updates.

The staff at U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou continues teleworking full time. The Embassy remains open and continues to operate in Burkina Faso.  American citizens undergoing an emergency and in need of immediate assistance outside working hours can call our switchboard at (226) 25 49 53 00 and ask to speak with the duty officer.

Routine consular services remain suspended.  American citizens who have an urgent need for routine services, including emergency passports, please email consularouaga@state.gov or visit our website for additional information.

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
    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