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).
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 International Travel Guidance
Temple University has suspended all non-essential international business travel for the fall 2020, spring 2021, and summer 2021 semesters until further notice. If faculty/staff feel that their trip cannot be rescheduled and is necessary as part of their position or career/educational advancement, they can submit a COVID-19 International Travel Exception Form. More details regarding COVID international and domestic travel guidance can be found in the Interim COVID-19 International and Domestic Travel Protocol on the Return to Campus tab of TU Portal.
All student international travel has also been suspended for the fall 2020, spring 2021, and summer 2021 semesters until further notice. Graduate and/or professional students who feel that their trip cannot be rescheduled and is necessary as part of their degree may submit a petition to be considered as an exception. All petitions will be considered high/elevated risk in accordance with the University's International Travel Policy.
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.
For information regarding the status of Temple Rome, Temple Japan, and other undergraduate study abroad programs for summer of 2021, visit Education Abroad’s website.
For domestic travel guidance, faculty & staff should reference the latest updates on Temple's Return to Campus website.
Planning for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021
Education Abroad & Overseas Campuses and Risk Management are working together to review and assess the feasibility of programming at Temple Rome, Temple Japan, exchange institutions and external partners for the spring, summer and fall 2021 semesters.
Program leaders and/or administrators should follow the guidance provided on our Information for Group Leaders or Administrators page regarding the programmatic review process for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Updated April 27, 2021
Department of State Advisories
Bhutan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
April 26, 2021Exercise increased caution to Bhutan.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international ... Read more
Senegal - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
April 20, 2021Reconsider travel to Senegal due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.Read the Department of ... Read more
Tajikistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
April 21, 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 3: Reconsider Travel
April 26, 2021Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 ... Read more
China - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
April 21, 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 laws and ... Read more
International SOS Alerts
Colombia: Urban centres: Continue to avoid demonstrations due to risk of violence; minimise movement in impacted areas
May 10, 2021Continue to avoid demonstrations due to the risk of unrest and minimise movement in impacted areas over the coming days. Protests continue in Colombia’s urban centres, including the capital Bogota, as well as the cities of Medellin (Antioquia department) and Cali (Valle del Cauca ... Read more
Australia: New South Wales, Victoria: Plan journeys accounting for disruption in coming days due to adverse weather conditions
May 10, 2021Plan journeys accounting for disruption in parts of New South Wales and Victoria states in the coming days due to adverse weather conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for forecast heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding and thunderstorms in Eden, ... Read more
Chad: Ndjamena: Anticipate localised disruption, plan journeys bypassing demonstration on 12 May
May 10, 2021Anticipate disruption in the capital Ndjamena on 12 May and avoid a demonstration led by the coalition ‘New Vision’. Participants will march from the Rond Point Hamama to the Palais du 15 Janvier to express their support for the Transitional Military Council (CMT) (see separate alert). While ... Read more
Maldives: Male: Normal movement can resume in vicinity of Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque following conclusion of security operation (Revised)
May 10, 2021Normal movement can now resume in the vicinity of the Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosquein the capital Male following the conclusion of a security operation early on 11 May. Police officers and members of the Maldives National Defence Force had earlier cordoned off the site after a suspicious object was ... Read more
Mid East & N Africa: Israel, Palestinian Territories: Defer all visits to Old City, flashpoint neighbourhoods in Jerusalem until at least 17 May due to recurrent unrest (Revised)
May 10, 2021Defer all visits to the Old City and current flashpoint areas for unrest in Jerusalem until at least 17 May. This advice follows several days of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces and far-right activists, which have resulted in hundreds of injuries and the ... Read more
Colombia: Cali: Continue to defer travel to city until at least 14 May due to unrest, shortages of essential goods
May 10, 2021Continue to defer travel to Cali (Valle del Cauca department) until at least 14 May due to persistent unrest and shortages of food, medicine and fuel. On 9 May, a violent confrontation occurred in the south of the city, involving residents, indigenous protesters and the police. Reports indicate ... Read more
Chad: Monitor developments, adopt enhanced preparedness measures despite stabilisation of security situation
May 10, 2021Monitor developments as the security situation in Chad, particularly in main urban centres, continues to stabilise. Non-essential workforce can return to the country from 10 May, subject to a profile- and location-specific risk assessment. This follows confirmation from the Chadian ... Read more
Bangladesh: Dhaka: Arrest of suspected militants underscores risk of militancy, need for stringent precautions
May 10, 2021The arrest of four suspected members of the Ansar-al-Islam (AAI) militant group on 8 May underlines persistent risks from militancy and the need for stringent precautions. The suspected militants were arrested during a raid in the Bosila area of the capital Dhaka. The authorities believe they ... Read more
Thailand: Bangkok: Avoid planned demonstration at Ratchada Court on 11 May
May 10, 2021Avoid a planned demonstration on 11 Mayin the capital Bangkok due to the risk of localised unrest. Participants will gather at 11.00 (local time)at theRatchada Courtin support of detained protest leaders (see separate report). Heightened security can be expected in area. Earlier, protesters ... Read more
Africa: Exercise vigilance, respect cultural sensitivities during Eid-al-Fitr celebrations
May 10, 2021Anticipate disruption and respect cultural sensitivities during the Eid al-Fitr festival in Muslim-majority areas of Africa. Eid al-Fitr (also known as ‘Korite' in Senegal and Mali and ‘Eid el-Kebir' or ‘Sallah' in Nigeria) marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The holiday ... Read more
Center for Disease Control Travel Notices
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Hong Kong
May 10, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19. ... Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago
May 10, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Trinidad and Tobago. ... Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Mozambique
May 10, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Mozambique. ... Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
May 10, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Côte d'Ivoire. ... Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Israel
May 10, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Israel. Travelers should avoid all travel to the West Bank and Gaza. ... Read more
