Temple University Advisories
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Since January 2020, Temple University has been closely monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness COVID-19 (coronavirus) throughout the world. As the pandemic evolves, so does Temple’s risk analysis of international travel. In addition to the guidance and recommendations from International SOS, the Centers for Disease Control, and the U.S. Department of State, starting in the summer of 2021 Temple will incorporate additional metrics to assess risk as it relates to COVID-19, as well as review non-COVID risks per location.These metrics include, but are not limited to, case, vaccination, and positivity rates, as well as containment and mitigation measures in each location. As a result, Temple will require all international travel to be approved prior to booking, starting with the fall 2021 semester, until further notice.
Additionally, in light of the city’s vaccination mandate for the University as well as the worsening conditions of the pandemic due to COVID-19, the COVID-19 vaccine will be required for any University-affiliated international travel.
Individuals with an approved religious or medical exemption will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Consideration will be given, but not limited to, circumstances on the ground in the destination country and current/anticipated travel conditions. The effective date of this requirement is October 15.
The situation will be reassessed at periodic intervals with updates provided to the community, 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.
International Travel Guidance for the 2021-2022 academic year:
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For individual faculty/staff members and other University affiliates
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For individual professional, graduate, or undergraduate student travelers
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Education Abroad programming
For domestic travel guidance, faculty & staff should reference the latest updates on the COVID-19 Tab's Interim COVID Travel Guidance.
Updated August 26, 2021
Department of State Advisories
Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
October 18, 2021Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international ... Read more
Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
December 01, 2021Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.Read the Department of ... Read more
Tajikistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
June 17, 2021Do not travel to Tajikistan due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism. Read the Department of State’s Read more
Iceland - Level 4: Do Not Travel
November 15, 2021Do not travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you ... Read more
China - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
June 16, 2021Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel to the PRC’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to both arbitrary enforcement of local ... Read more
International SOS Alerts
Israel: Plan journeys accounting for ongoing weather-related disruption
January 16, 2022Plan journeys accounting for ongoing weather-related disruption over the coming hours. The Israel Meteorological Service (IMS) has issued an orange warning (second highest on a four-tier scale) for high sea in the coastal areas until 18.00 (local time) on 16 January. A yellow warning (second ... Read more
Mexico: Morelia (Michoacan state): Anticipate disruption on 17 January during protest march by teachers
January 16, 2022Anticipate disruption in Michoacan state’s capital Morelia on 17 January during a planned protest march by teachers, and plan journeys accordingly. The CNTE union is demanding various educational reforms. Participants plan to gather from10.00(local time) at the Lazaro Cardenas Monument ... Read more
Afghanistan: Kabul province: Avoid vicinity of Bagrami district near Kabul city following reports of explosion
January 16, 2022An explosion was reported in Bagrami district (Kabul province) in the outskirts of the capital Kabul in the morning of 16 January. The blast targeted a military vehicle carrying Taliban personnel in Shamshad Alley. At least one bystander was killed and four security personnel were wounded. ... Read more
Somalia: SPECIAL ADVISORY: Mogadishu: Explosion reported on Maka al-Mukarama Road; avoid area, account for workforce
January 16, 2022An explosion at 11.14 (local time) was reported on Maka al-Mukarama Roadin the capital Mogadishu. Details are still emerging. Avoid the area and liaise with your security provider over the feasibility of movement. ... Read more
Uganda: Anticipate travel disruption in coming days amid fuel shortage
January 16, 2022Anticipate disruption in the coming days amid an ongoing fuel shortage. Reports indicate that more than 4,500 trucks have amassed at the Kenya-Uganda border points of Malaba and Busia due to mandatory COVID-19 testing. This has affected the timely delivery of goods, including fuel, causing a ... Read more
Lebanon: Beirut: Expect further disruption to internet services due to fuel shortage
January 16, 2022People in the capital Beirut should expect further disruption to internet services in the coming days. The state-run telecom provider Ogero announced that the ongoing fuel shortage will affect internet services in several districts of the city from 16 January. The areas affected include ... Read more
Tonga: SPECIAL ADVISORY: Continue to avoid coastal areas, exercise caution as tsunami warning remains in force (Revised)
January 16, 2022Continue to exercise caution following the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Haapai underwater volcano at around 17.30 (local time) on 15 January. The eruption sent ash plumes 12.4 miles (20km) above the volcano and generated a nationwide tsunami warning that remains in place. Waves of up to five feet ... Read more
United States: Urban centres: Expect heightened security around Jewish religious sites over coming hours; follow official directives
January 16, 2022Expect heightened security in the coming hours around synagogues and other Jewish religious sites across the US. Affected areas include the capital Washington (DC), the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area (Texas state), Beverly Hills, Los Angeles (both California state), New York City (New ... Read more
India: New Delhi: Anticipate traffic disruption, heightened security around Republic Day celebrations on 26 January
January 16, 2022Anticipate significant disruption and heightened security in the capital New Delhi ahead of Republic Day celebration on 26 January. The authorities have announced traffic restrictions on 17, 18, 20 and 21 Januaryalong the parade route fromVijay ChowktoC-Hexagon-India Gate. Traffic will be ... Read more
United States: Colleyville (Texas state): Continue to avoid vicinity of Congregation Beth Israel synagogue due to ongoing police operation; follow official directives
January 16, 2022Avoid the vicinity ofCongregation Beth Israelsynagoguein Colleyville (Texas state)in the coming hoursdue to an ongoing police operation. The authorities responded to a hostage situation at the facility at around 10.40 (local time) on 15 January. Governor Gregg Abbott announced at 21.30 that ... Read more
Center for Disease Control Travel Notices
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Rwanda
January 11, 2022Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Rwanda. Unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Rwanda. ... Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Fiji
January 10, 2022Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Fiji. ... Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Lesotho
January 10, 2022Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Lesotho. Unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Lesotho. ... Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Zimbabwe
January 10, 2022Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Zimbabwe. Unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Zimbabwe. ... Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Singapore
January 10, 2022Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to Singapore. Unvaccinated travelers should avoid nonessential travel to Singapore. ... Read more
