Covid-19: U.S. places Paraguay in category 1 as safe country in health matters

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the news that the U.S. State Department once again places Paraguay in category 1 as a safe country in terms of health for U.S. travelers,” it posted on the Foreign Ministry’s official account.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that travelers must comply with health requirements such as mask use and social distancing, in addition to other guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.

As part of protective measures for U.S. citizens, the U.S. government had advised against travel to Paraguay, due to the high level of Covid-19 community presence, as well as the danger posed by criminal groups operating in the country.

In its list, the State Department had placed Paraguay among the most dangerous countries. Level 4 warns against travel; level 3 recommends to reconsider travel; level 2 recommends to increase travel precaution; and level 1 recommends only traveling with caution.

After several consecutive days registering at least 1 coronavirus death, yesterday the Ministry of Public Health report did not register any death due to Covid-19, maintaining the number of deaths in Paraguay at 16,228.

Moreover, from 1,710 samples tested, 24 were positive, and that 35 people are still hospitalized. Of the total number of hospitalized patients, 12 are in intensive care units, the Ministry reported.