Health Alert: Brazilian Ministry of Health COVID-19 Information Resources

Health Alert — U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (April 16, 2020)

Location: Brazil

Event: Brazilian Ministry of Health COVID-19 Information Resources

The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia would like to inform U.S. citizens in Brazil that the Brazilian Health Ministry has made available free WhatsApp resources for individuals to learn more about COVID-19:

(61) 9938-0031: a WhatsApp resource that answers questions related to COVID-19 in Brazil.  More information can be found at the Ministry of Health’s website here. 
(61) 99289-4640: a WhatsApp resource to combat fake news and for individuals to check whether COVID-19 information received via social media is correct or not.  More information can be found at the Ministry of Health’s website here.

These resources are in addition to the Coronavirus-SUS app which provides information about COVID-19 and virtual screening tools.

U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  International commercial flight options currently exist in Brazil.  The U.S. government does not currently anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Brazil.

Actions to Take: 

Visit the Brazilian Ministry of Health’s website for more information.
Download the Coronavirus-SUS app

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/br/app/coronav%C3%ADrus-sus/id1408008382

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.gov.datasus.guardioes

Dial 192 for emergency services in Brazil if you have severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing.

Other Resources:

Visit Embassy webpage on COVID-19 information on conditions in Brazil.
Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on the disease. For 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 regarding foreign countries’ quarantine requirements and other global impacts.
Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions affecting travel to the U.S.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Assistance:

United States Embassy and Consulates General in Brazil: 

U.S. Embassy Brasilia
SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
Brasília, DF – 70403-900
Phone: (61) 3312-7000
After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400
E-mail: BrasiliaACS@state.gov

Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte
Avenida do Contorno, 4520 / 2nd floor – Funcionários
Belo Horizonte, MG – 30110-028
Telephone: +55 (31) 3338-4000 
E-mail:  BrasiliaACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Recife
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163 Bairro Boa Vista
Recife, PE – 50.070-060
Phone: (81) 3416-3050
After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 99916-9470
Email: RecifeACS@state.gov 

U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 Castelo 
Rio de Janeiro, RJ — 20030-020 
Entrance at Rua Santa Luzia
Phone: (21) 3823-2000
After-Hours Emergencies: (21) 3823-2029
Email:  ACSRio@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500,
Chácara Santo Antonio,
São Paulo, SP — 04709-110
Phone: (11) 3250-5000
After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373
E-mail: SaoPauloACS@state.gov 

U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre
Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889 Passo d’Areia
Porto Alegre, RS – 91350-110
Phone: 51-3345-6000
After-Hours Emergencies: 51-3345-6000
Email:  PortoalegreACS@state.gov 

For further information:

         State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
         Brazil Country Specific Information
         Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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