Argentina Health Alert (April 11, 2020)

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April 11, 2020

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Location: Argentina

Event: Eastern Airlines has announced it will operate a third direct flight from Buenos Aires to Miami, Florida on Saturday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m. from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza). U.S. citizens interested in departing on this flight will need to book directly with Eastern Airlines. *The flight is subject to change.*

At this time, this is the only direct way to travel between Argentina and the United States. If you need to leave Argentina, you should strongly consider booking this flight, otherwise you should be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.

Please monitor https://goeasternair.com for the latest information on the flight and ticket availability. This is not a U.S. government-operated or funded flight. The Embassy is liaising with Eastern to provide travel information to U.S. citizens.

Please reference our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for options and instructions on traveling to Buenos Aires from the provinces. The Government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. You must submit your request to travel from the provinces to the embassy 60 (sixty) hours ahead of your departing the provinces. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metropolitan area 24 hours in advance of the flight. If your travel to Buenos Aires will take longer than 24 hours, please note that in your request.

U.S. citizens are responsible for booking their own travel.

Actions to Take:

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 our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Argentina.
Visit theDepartment of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Argentina.
Visit theDepartment of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.