HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (April 6, 2020)
LOCATION: Honduras
EVENT: Revised Days and Hours for Shopping
The National Police has announced banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations will now remain open until 5:00 p.m. on designated days.
Shopping will still be allowed (from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) only according to the last digit of an individual’s identity card, passport, or residence card:
| Last Digits | Day |
| 1, 2, 3 | Monday |
| 4, 5, 6 | Wednesday |
| 7, 8, 9, 0 | Friday |
In addition, pharmacies and supermarkets are now authorized to make home deliveries every day of the week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to respect the curfew and minimize trips out of the home.
ACTIONS TO TAKE:
- U.S. citizens who are present in Honduras should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrollment in STEP enables the American Citizen Services unit in Tegucigalpa to reach out directly to U.S. citizens in need of assistance. STEP also allows U.S. citizens to receive Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc.
- Review the State Department’s Global Level 4 Health Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov
- 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 the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Monitor local news for updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
https://hn.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (504) 2238-5114
USAHonduras@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
