Temple University Advisories
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Since January, Temple University has been closely monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness COVID-19 (coronavirus) throughout the world. The Elevated/High Risk Committee’s deliberations have been informed by regular updates and recommendations from International SOS, The World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Department of State (U.S. DOS), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
All university-sponsored, connected, or funded international travel by students, faculty, and staff is suspended. These restrictions are in effect for students through August 15, and through July 31 for faculty and staff. Domestic travel is still strongly discouraged.
The situation will be reassessed at periodic intervals with updates provided to the community by the fifteenth of each month, based on international, national, state and local guidance, to determine whether a revision or extension of the restrictions for students and for faculty and staff may be warranted. Given the uncertainty of the situation, faculty, staff and students should be prepared to postpone (or cancel) any programs or work that require travel and/or transition to an alternative, remote mode.
Updated June 23, 2020
Department of State Advisories
Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
January 25, 2019Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of Read more
Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
April 25, 2019Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.Exercise normal ... Read more
Tajikistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
March 18, 2020Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.On March 13, 2020, the ... Read more
Iceland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
June 20, 2019Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of Read more
China - Level 4: Do Not Travel
June 05, 2020Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of Read more
International SOS Alerts
Japan: Kyushu island: Anticipate disruption, follow all official directives due to ongoing heavy rainfall in several areas
July 03, 2020Members on Kyushu island should anticipate disruption and follow all official directives due to ongoing heavy rainfall in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures (Kyushu). The Kuma river has ... Read more
Italy: Rome: Plan journeys bypassing opposition rally on 4 July to minimise travel delays
July 03, 2020Members in the capital Rome on 4 July should plan journeys bypassing a rally organised by several opposition groups, including the League, Forza Italia and Fratelli d’Italia. Participants will gather from 10.00 (local time)until 13.00in the Piazza del Popolo. The event is likely to be well ... Read more
India: Continue to plan journeys accounting for travel disruption during monsoon season (Revised)
July 03, 2020Members in India should continue to plan journeys accounting for disruption to travel and essential services during the ongoing monsoon season. Heavy rainfall, intermittent flooding and landslides are expected to affect the entire countryuntil at least September. Torrential rainfall, as ... Read more
Pakistan: Plan journeys accounting for intermittent travel disruption during monsoon season (Revised)
July 03, 2020Members in Pakistan should anticipate intermittent weather-related disruption during the ongoing monsoon season, which will last until September. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding in the coming days in Lahore, Rawalpindi ... Read more
Bulgaria: Sofia: Plan journeys bypassing protest on 7 July over controversial environmental bill
July 03, 2020Members in the capital Sofia on 7 July should plan journeys bypassing a protest against a controversial environmental bill to minimise potential travel delays. Participants plan to gather at 18.30 (local time) in front of the Sofia Court House, before marching towards the National Assembly and ... Read more
Mali: Bamako: Avoid vicinity of pro-government rally on 4 July due to risk of unrest
July 03, 2020Members in the capital Bamako on 4 July should avoid the vicinity of a pro-government rally due to the risk of unrest. Demonstrators affiliated with the Convergence of Republican Forces (CFR) movement plan to meet at 14.00 (local time) on Avenue de l’Independance to show support for President ... Read more
East Timor: COVID-19: Continue to defer all travel despite expiry of state of emergency
July 03, 2020Members should continue to defer all travel to East Timor despite the expiry of a state of emergency on 26 June. International commercial flights have gradually resumed for essential travel, but options remain limited. An entry ban for most foreign nationals and a mandatory 14-day quarantine for ... Read more
United States: Anticipate further demonstrations with potential for unrest on 3 July
July 03, 2020Members in the US in the coming hours should exercise caution and anticipate potential unrest associated with demonstrations over police brutality and reform. Dozens of people have been arrested over the last week for disorderly conduct and rioting in Portland (Oregon state). Police in the city ... Read more
Mali: Bamako, other main cities: Continue to expect, avoid further protests amid political impasse
July 03, 2020Members in the capital Bamako and other main cities should continue to expect further political rallies and avoid all related events due to the risk of unrest. The M5-RFP coalition, led by prominent Imam Mahmoud Dicko, has held protests since early June against the government of President Ibrahim ... Read more
Kazakhstan: SPECIAL ADVISORY: COVID-19 outbreak impacting healthcare
July 03, 2020Defer all travel due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health care situation in the country. Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the country. Some major cities such as Almaty, Atyrau and Nur Sultan have been significantly impacted, with the healthcare sector particularly ... Read more
Center for Disease Control Travel Notices
Warning - Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia
June 29, 2020The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is not permitting anyone who is not currently in country to perform Hajj this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CDC recommends that Americans in Saudi Arabia not make the pilgrimage. ... Read more
Watch - Dengue in the Americas
June 09, 2020Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to the Americas can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites. ... Read more
Warning - Global COVID-19 Pandemic Notice
June 05, 2020Widespread ongoing transmission of a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is occurring globally. CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential international travel. ... Read more
Watch - Yellow Fever in Ethiopia
April 23, 2020There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) of Ethiopia. Travelers going to Ethiopia should receive vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel and should take steps to prevent mosquito bites while there. ... Read more
Watch - Lassa Fever in Nigeria
April 20, 2020Nigerian health officials have declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with rats. ... Read more
