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PETALING JAYA: The latest health alert from the United States Embassy instructs Americans in Malaysia to consider returning home in light of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country.
Posted on the official website of the US Embassy on January 4, the alert says that Americans should “consider returning to their country of residence immediately using any commercial means available.”
He also suggests that they develop a travel plan that does not depend on help from the US government.
Americans were also reminded that most routine consular services had been suspended due to the CMCO in place in Kuala Lumpur, where the embassy is located, but said that emergency appointments could be requested.
This comes just over a month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a “Level 4: Avoid all travel” health advisory for Malaysia.
The advisory said that “travelers should avoid all travel to Malaysia” as it could increase their risk of contracting Covid-19.
Malaysia is currently at the center of its third wave of infections, with daily new cases regularly exceeding the 1,500 mark.
Meanwhile, the United States leads the world in total cases, daily infections and deaths, and has averaged 214,014 cases per day for the past week, according to The New York Times’ Covid-19 tracker.
When contacted, a spokesman for the US Embassy said the recent health alert to its citizens provided updated information on Putrajaya’s policies on visas and immigration status.
“Travel advice for US citizens in Malaysia and around the world has been consistent since last March. For more information on CDC’s travel health advisories around the world, visit their website, ”Michelle Kevern told FMT.
