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Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 10:06 PM
Subject: Health Alert March 21, 2020
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (March 21, 2020)

Location: Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank

U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should
arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are
prepared to remain in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza for an indefinite
period. Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing
travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and
prohibiting non-citizens from entry with no or little advance notice.

As of March 21, commercial flights out of Ben Gurion Airport to the United
States remain available on the following airlines: United Airlines, El Al,
and Turkish Airlines. United Airlines will suspend flights out of Ben
Gurion Airport to the United States starting March 26. While flights remain
available from Ben Gurion Airport to other international locations which may
provide connections to the United States, airlines continue to cancel
flights or suspend operations. If you choose to travel internationally,
your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain
outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe.

The Embassy is not able to assist with arranging commercial travel options.
Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight cancellations and
limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted or to make
travel arrangements, please contact your airline:

United Airlines
Local: 03-5116787
U.S.: 18002258610
El Al
Local: 03-9771111
Turkish Airlines
Local: 03-6945919
International: 902124636363

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, cruise lines, or travel operators
regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or
restrictions.
· Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on
conditions in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
· Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest
travel restrictions to the United States.

Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
Telephone: +972-2-630-4000
E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

· U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
71 HaYarkon St.
Tel Aviv
Telephone: +972-3-519-7575
E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747or 202-501-4444
· Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Country Information
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive
Alerts.
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