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The United States Is Leading the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19

The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly, both at home and abroad. As part of this comprehensive and generous U.S. response, the State Department and USAID are providing an initial investment of nearly $274 million in emergency ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Message for U.S. Citizens: Movement Restrictions in Kabul (March 27, 2020)

The Afghan Ministries of Public Health and Interior jointly announced that effective midnight Saturday, March 28, the city of Kabul would be placed on lockdown for 21 days due to spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Afghan authorities indicated residents may only move outside their homes to obtain essential food and medicine; and provide caregiving. Residents ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

COVID-19 Information

This page will be updated as significant new information becomes available, but we cannot guarantee daily incremental updates of case numbers. Thank you for your patience. (3/30/2020) Country-Specific Information: Afghanistan has a total of 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus); 82 in Herat, at least seven in Kabul, and smaller numbers in Samangan, Logar, Balkh, ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert

U.S. Disappointed in Afghan Leaders

The United States is proud of our partnership with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Afghan people, and admires what Afghanistan has achieved since 2001. We have forged a deep bond, especially with Afghan security forces, through shared sacrifice in responding to threats to international peace and security since 2001. Underscoring the national priority ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Message to U.S. Citizens: Reduced Commercial Flights (March 24, 2020)

There are very few commercial flight options remaining in Afghanistan. We urge all U.S. citizens to utilize the existing commercial flights and depart Afghanistan immediately. Flight information is changing hourly; please contact the airlines or your travel agent directly for the most current information. Information about current travel restrictions world-wide can be found on the International Air Transport Association website ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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