Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 26, 2021) Location: Romania Event: Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced new restrictions based on a locality’s COVID-19 incidence rate. The new restrictions are as follows: For localities with a COVID-19 incidence rate of over 4 per 1,000 residents, a curfew will be imposed ...
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By crusoveanul | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see
Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and
Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No. Is a ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Quarantine, Travel Restrictions, Virus
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (July 30, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On July 29, the Government of Romania approved new restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures require the mandatory use of face coverings in public outdoor spaces such as bus stops, open air markets, outdoor events, crowded urban and tourist areas, ...
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By crusoveanul | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (July 24, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On July 15, the Government of Romania (GOR) approved a decision to extend the nationwide state of alert for an additional 30 days without imposing further restrictions. This comes as new cases of COVID-19 have increased week-over-week since the beginning of June. On ...
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By crusoveanul | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (July 17, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On July 15, the Government of Romania (GOR) approved a decision to extend the nationwide state of alert for an additional 30 days without imposing further restrictions. This comes as new cases of COVID-19 have increased week-over-week since the beginning of June. On ...
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By crusoveanul | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (July 10, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in an extended 30-day state of alert, which began June 17. After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced that relaxation measures previously scheduled for July 1 would be postponed due to scientific and technical data showing ...
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By crusoveanul | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 30, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in an extended 30-day state of alert, which began June 17. After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced that relaxation measures previously scheduled for July 1 would be postponed due to scientific and technical data showing ...
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By crusoveanul | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 26, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On June 16, the Government of Romania announced the extension of the nationwide COVID-19 state of alert for another 30 days, starting June 17. As communicated in previous messages, a number of relaxation measures entered into force on June 15, which permitted the ...
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By crusoveanul | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 19, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On June 16, the Government of Romania announced the extension of the nationwide COVID-19 state of alert for another 30 days, starting June 17. As communicated in previous messages, a number of relaxation measures entered into force on June 15, which permitted the ...
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By crusoveanul | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 12, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in a 30-day state of alert, which began May 15. On June 9, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his intent to extend the state of alert beyond June 15, while relaxing more restrictions. The Romanian Cabinet has approved some of these ...
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By crusoveanul | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 5, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in a 30-day state of alert, which began May 15. The state of alert represents a gradual lifting of some previously imposed restrictions, but it maintains a number of limitations. It discourages gatherings of three or more people, except for certain ...
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By crusoveanul | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (May 29, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in a 30-day state of alert, which began May 15. The state of alert represents a gradual lifting of some previously imposed restrictions, but it maintains many limitations on movement and public gatherings. It discourages gatherings of three or more people, ...
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By crusoveanul | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (May 18, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On May 15, the Government of Romania announced the end of the state of emergency and the beginning of a 30-day state of alert. The Government of Romania also released new guidance with regard to visa and resident permit validity, available
here . Under ...
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By crusoveanul | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (May 15, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On May 15, the Government of Romania announced the end of the state of emergency and the beginning of a 30-day state of alert. The state of alert represents a gradual lifting of some previously imposed restrictions, but it maintains many limitations on ...
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By crusoveanul | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (May 6, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On May 4, President Klaus Iohannis announced that the nationwide state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will end on May 14. The government will implement a state of alert beginning May 15. Iohannis announced that the government will move toward ...
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By crusoveanul | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 28, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On April 27, 2020, the Government of Romania announced Military Ordinance 10, which permits people over age 65 to leave their home any time during the day for professional activities, medical treatment or procedures that cannot be postponed, or to deliver agricultural products. ...
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By crusoveanul | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 23, 2020) Location: Romania Event: In an April 21 address, President Iohannis said a gradual relaxation of restrictions could be possible after May 15 if there is a decrease in cases and death rates. He said the measures would only be revised based on scientific and medical evidence. ...
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By crusoveanul | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
It was my privilege to be able to announce to President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban and the Romanian people that the generosity of the American people for its friends around the world continues. The United States, under the leadership of President Trump, is committed to help not only Romania, but also its other friends and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Assistance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, România, U.S. - Romania
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 17, 2020) Location: Romania Event: The Government of Romania (GOR) issued Military Ordinance 9 on April 16th. A Romanian language version of the ordinance is
here (.PDF file, unknown size). This ordinance extends the suspension of flights between Romania, UK, Northern Ireland, U.S., Belgium, Netherlands, Turkey, Iran, Italy, France, ...
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By crusoveanul | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 14, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Today, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis officially announced an extension of Romania’s state of emergency for 30 additional days from April 15, which Parliament is expected to vote to confirm on April 16. Accordingly, he urged residents to stay home and indicated the government ...
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By crusoveanul | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 13, 2020) Location: Romania Event: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The most recent CDC guidance is here: ...
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By crusoveanul | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 11, 2020) Location: Romania Event: The Government of Romania (GOR) issued Military Ordinance 8, which revised travel restrictions, agricultural measures, and healthcare requirements under the state of emergency. An English language version of the ordinance is
here (.PDF file, unknown size). A Romanian language version of the ordinance is ...
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By crusoveanul | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 10, 2020) Location: Romania Event: In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has recently authorized a $2 trillion federal stimulus package, which provides for a stimulus check for most U.S. taxpayers. To determine whether you qualify, visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
website for more information. ...
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By crusoveanul | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 9, 2020) Location: Romania Event: As of March 30, 2020, the Romanian Immigration Office postponed all expiration dates for U.S. citizens present in Romania on a temporary, or 90-day, visa. The visas are automatically extended until the end of the state of emergency or official notification. Any documents ...
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By crusoveanul | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
April 8, 2020 Continuing U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response through Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are building on that ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Michael R. Pompeo
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 8, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. passport agencies have suspended processing and shipping overseas regular passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) until further notice. We will accept and transmit passports when normal operations resume. However, because of public health measures to ...
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By crusoveanul | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Thank you very much, Defense Minister Ciuca. That was very nice words that you said earlier. I also want to thank the multinational crew of the Heavy Airlift Wing. They left Hungary Saturday morning and they just returned. They have flown for 4 days led by a Colonel from Sweden, a couple of American flag ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Coronavirus, COVID-19
We are proud that we were able to assist the Government of Romania in transporting much-needed supplies from South Korea to Romania. I would also like to thank the Strategic Airlift Capability team for undertaking this important mission. The Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania has never been stronger and benefits our peoples ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, România, SAC, South Korea, Strategic Airlift Capability
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 7, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Military Ordinance 7 remains in effect. Commercial flights to and from Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, the U.S., the U.K. and Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Iran are suspended. This is in addition to the earlier suspension of commercial flights to and from Italy, Spain, ...
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By crusoveanul | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 6, 2020) Location: Romania Event: The Government of Romania has announced Military Ordinance 7, which went into effect on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 23:00. This ordinance suspends commercial flights to and from Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, the U.S., the U.K. and Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Iran ...
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By crusoveanul | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 4, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On April 4, 2020, the Government of Romania announced Military Ordinance 7, which will suspend commercial flights to and from Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, the U.S., the U.K. and Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Iran for 14 days beginning April 5, 2020 at ...
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By crusoveanul | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 3, 2020) Location: Romania Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Romania. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By crusoveanul | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 2, 2020) Location: Romania Event: The National Public Health Institute of Romania has announced that the United States will be placed on the Red Zone list of nations affected by COVID-19. Anyone traveling from the United States entering Romania will be subject to an institutional quarantine for 14 ...
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By crusoveanul | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 2, 2020) Location: Romania Event: In his remarks on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated our steadfast commitment to Americans abroad, but emphasized that “all Americans who wish to return home should do so immediately and make arrangements to accomplish that.” He said that the U.S. ...
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By crusoveanul | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (April 1, 2020) Location: Romania Event: TAROM and Wizz Air continue to offer flights from Bucharest to Amsterdam. British Airways has flights available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to London Heathrow. British Airways does not show any flights after Saturday. From either Amsterdam or London, travelers can then connect ...
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By crusoveanul | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
March 26, 2020, 18:00 CMR Good afternoon. I hope you and your families are all safe and well. Thank you, Ionut, for the wonderful welcome. And thank you to Anca and the entire AmCham team for all their efforts to maintain the powerful leadership demonstrated by this organization at a critical and challenging time. I ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Chamber of Commerce, Coronavirus, COVID-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 31, 2020) Location: Romania Event: U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States should arrange for their immediate return while commercial departure options remain available. Otherwise, U.S. citizens who live abroad should avoid all international travel. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline directly. ...
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By crusoveanul | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 30, 2020) Location: Romania Event: On 29 March, the Ministry of the Interior published Military Ordinance Number 4. Military Ordinance 4 clarifies movements for persons over 65 years of age. Persons over 65 can leave their homes at any time for medical treatment, but they may not travel ...
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By crusoveanul | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 28, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Effective immediately, the Government of Turkey has suspended all passenger flights to and from Romania until 17 April 2020. The government of Bucharest has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. All parks in the city are now closed. Visit the local ...
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By crusoveanul | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 27, 2020) Location: Romania Event: U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements as soon as possible, while flights are still available. British Airways has announced that it plans to schedule several flights from Bucharest ...
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By crusoveanul | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 26, 2020) Location: Romania Event: 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 Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss Air) announced that they have suspended flights until April ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Location: Romania Event: The Romanian Minister of Interior announced Military Ordinance 3, which takes effect March 25 at noon local time. Under this ordinance, citizens 65 and older are only allowed to leave home between 1100 and 1300 and even then, their activities are restricted to shopping, medical assistance, caring for a minor or elder ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
March 22, 2020 Location: Romania Event: The Romanian Minister of Interior Marcel Vela announced Military Ordinance 2, which takes effect March 22 at 10 p.m. local time. Retail establishments, with the exception of pharmacies, establishments that sell food or veterinary products, and cleaning services are closed. A curfew is in place between 10 p.m. and ...
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By crusoveanul | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, România
March 18, 2020 Location: Romania Event: Due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and the Presidential Proclamations banning entrance into the United States of foreigners who have been in certain areas in the 14 days prior to proposed entrance, we are proving updated information on which services we are currently providing. The American Citizen Services ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, România
March 15, 2020 Location: Romania Event: Romanian Interior Minister Vela announced on March 15 that the National Committee for Special Emergency Situations decided on March 14 that all asymptomatic individuals arriving in Romania through land or air points of entry and originating from or transiting within the previous 14 days any country with at least ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, România
