Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

HEALTH ALERT  U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (June 15, 2020)

LOCATION: Honduras

EVENT: National Curfew Extension and Upcoming Commercial Flights

National Curfew Extended

The Government of Honduras extended the curfew until Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 p.m. Under the latest order, circulation for shopping and essential activities is restricted based on national identity or passport number.

The National Police announced that businesses in authorized sectors will be open Monday through Friday. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens.

Last Digit Day
1 Monday, June 15, 2020
2 Tuesday, June 16, 2020
3 Wednesday, June 17, 2020
4 Thursday, June 18, 2020
5 Friday, June 19, 2020
6 Monday, June 22, 2020
7 Tuesday, June 23, 2020
8 Wednesday, June 24, 2020
9 Thursday, June 25, 2020
0 Friday, June 26, 2020

The elderly, women who are pregnant, and individuals with disabilities will be able to exclusively access authorized businesses from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and banks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day which corresponds to the last number on their identification.

All U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to respect the curfew and minimize trips out of their home. It is mandatory to use face masks, sanitary gel, and social distancing in public.

Upcoming Commercial Flights

The U.S. Embassy has worked with U.S. commercial airlines and the Government of Honduras to secure the following upcoming commercial flights. The U.S. Embassy will continue to seek commercial flights for U.S. citizens requesting to leave Honduras. The U.S. Embassy cannot guarantee the continued availability of commercial flights.

Flight Information Contact
June 16, 2020 Tegucigalpa Houston, TX

 

www.united.com

June 18, 2020 Tegucigalpa Houston, TX
June 19, 2020 San Pedro Sula Houston, TX
June 22, 2020 San Pedro Sula Fort Lauderdale, FL www.spirit.com

Who can fly on these flights?

  • United States Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
  • Immigrant visa packet holders
  • Unaccompanied Minors (in accordance with airline policies).

Non-immigrant visa holders should contact the airline regarding their eligibility to travel.

The State Department has advised all U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to arrange for immediate return to the United States unless they are prepared to remain outside the United States for an indefinite period.

Please let the U.S. Embassy know you are returning to the United States, so we may update our records.

We encourage all U.S. citizens who chose to remain in Honduras to follow curfew rules set out by the government of Honduras.

For more information on the Global Level 4 Health Travel Advisory please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html

For additional information on COVID-19 please:

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

Honduras Country Information

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