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\u2022<\/span> Global Level 4 Health Advisory \u2014 Do Not Travel<\/h2>\n
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVISES U.S. CITIZENS TO AVOID ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DUE TO THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19.<\/h5>\n

U.S. CITIZEN TRAVELERS<\/strong>:
\nPlease enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https:\/\/step.state.gov\/<\/a> to receive alerts and be located in an emergency.
\nIN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OVERSEAS<\/strong>:
\nPlease call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate: https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION<\/strong>:<\/p>\n