Location: Uruguay
Event: On March 18, the Uruguayan Ministry of Public Health (in Spanish) confirmed 79 cases of COVID-19 in Uruguay. Cases have been discovered in Montevideo, Canelones, Colonia, Maldonado, and Salto. The Ministry of Public Health has also confirmed that some cases have originated from community transmission within Uruguay.
The Government of Uruguay has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including travel restrictions for travelers coming to Uruguay from certain countries, to include the United States. All travelers originating from certain countries, to include the United States, will be subject to 14 days of obligatory quarantine. Visit the Uruguayan Ministry of Public Health website for more on these measures.
Currently, only a very limited number of flights are departing Uruguay. 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.
Actions to Take:
- 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 or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Uruguay.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay.
Lauro Müller 1776, Montevideo, Uruguay (+598) 1770-2000
After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is (+598) 1770-2000
MontevideoACS@state.gov
https://uy.usembassy.gov/
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Uruguay Country Information
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