Subject: HEALTH ALERT: U.S. Embassy, Luanda (May 19, 2020)
Location: Angola (countrywide)
Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 50 cases of COVID-19 in Angola.
On May 8, the government of Angola extended the State of Emergency measures implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19 through May 25. Schools and universities are closed until further notice, and sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned. The new measures do allow domestic workers to work from 6am to 3pm, and informal markets may open from Tuesday through Saturday. Face masks are required when shopping, on public transportation, and in any public offices. All borders remain closed. Visit the local government Ministry of Health website for updated information.
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 3 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice.
Angolan borders remain closed and there are very few flights departing. U.S. citizens who live in Angola should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The below list represents private travel agencies offering repatriation flights to Europe. The Embassy is making this list available to help our citizens who are interested in returning to the U.S.; we do not endorse any of the companies on this list. U.S. citizens interested in leaving Angola can contact these companies directly for more information or for ticketing.
AirFrance
mail.esales.lad@airfrance.fr, +244 912 510 570
Alive Travel
Space Viagens
ana.pereira@spaceviagens.pt, +351 217 817 596, +351 938 361 177, +351 253 776 340
Atlantita WTA
luanda@atlantidawta.com, +244 923 167 380
Travel Gest
comercial.luanda@travelstoreangola.com, +244 949 944 592 /593, +244 923 616 109
Travel Store
comercial@travelstore.pt, +351 213 565 300 /340, +351 800 200 215
TAP Luanda
Tapluanda@tap.pt, +244 923 167 300, +244 222 632 000
Kitanda das Viagens Angola
+244 927 270 305, +351 924 115 630, +351 932 179 522
Please note that due to travel restrictions and limited availability of connecting flights, passengers should purchase their onward connecting flights to the U.S. prior to departing Angola. Repatriation loans may be available for U.S. citizens who do not have the funds to purchase tickets.
Assistance:
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- U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola
- (244) 222-641-000
- (244) 923-404-209 (after hours)
- ConsularLuanda@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs, +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
- Angola Country Information
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