Health Alert: Cabo Verde’s Ministry of Health Confirmed a Fourth Case of COVID-19

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 25, 2020)

Location:  Praia, Cabo Verde

Event:  On March 25, the Cabo Verde Ministry of Health confirmed a fourth case of COVID-19 in the country.  This is the first case of infection in Praia and the first case involving a Cabo Verdean citizen, who has reportedly been in isolation since arriving in Cabo Verde on March 18.  According to the National Director of Health, all four currently confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cabo Verde are imported; there are no cases of community transmission.

The Embassy is working on all available options to help U.S. citizens return to the United States, including a commercial charter repatriation flight that would leave from Praia, tentatively planned for Saturday, March 28.  Every U.S. citizen will be responsible for paying for the cost of their own ticket.  We will provide additional details regarding the flight and how to obtain a ticket if and when that option becomes available.

Inter-island travel may be limited in the coming days.  If you have friends or family to stay with, please get to that location and take all necessary precautions to stay safe.  For individuals in Sal who are facing hotel closures, the Odjo d’Agua is accepting guests and can be reached at +238-991-0569.

Effective March 19, 2020, U.S. Embassy Praia has suspended routine consular services.  For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our websitefor additional information, or contact us at PraiaConsular@state.gov.

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 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 Praia
Rua Abilio Macedo 6
Praia, Cabo Verde
Phone: (238) 260-8900
PraiaConsular@state.gov
https://cv.usembassy.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Cabo Verde Country Information

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