COVID-19 Information Last updated: 05/26/23 The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully …
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ESTONIA (Tier 1) The Government of Estonia fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The government continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Estonia remained on Tier 1. These efforts included ordering convicted traffickers to pay …
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NOTE: The 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices were released on April 12, 2022. The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department …
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November 25, 2021 Ambassadors and Embassies from Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States in Estonia speak out and take a stand. They join 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) “Orange the World: End Violence against …
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As of August 26, a COVID certificate must be presented by individuals 18 and over for most organized activities, including public meetings, sports competitions, theater, cinema, museums, entertainment services, eating and drinking on site at catering establishments, etc. As of August 26, masks are required in public indoor spaces in Estonia where COVID certificates are …
Read More» NOTE: The 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices were released on March 30, 2021. The annual reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United …
Read More» January 15, 2021 Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
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December 8, 2020 From December 3-6, around 200 participants from around the world developed solutions to economic problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the 48 For The Future online hackathon organized by the U.S. Embassies in Copenhagen, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius, Garage 48, and Startup Wise Guys. 37 finalist teams submitted their …
Read More» For immediate release. October 22, 2020. On October 20 and 21, USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick visited Estonia to meet with Estonian government officials and private-sector technology companies to discuss U.S.- Estonia relations, opportunities for increased development cooperation in third countries, countering malign Kremlin influence, and USAID’s efforts to advance European and Eurasian countries …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2020 New foreign assistance funding commitments continue to bolster the unparalleled global leadership of the United States in response to COVID-19. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion to benefit the international response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We continue …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 15, 2020 The American people’s generosity remains unmatched in the global fight against COVID-19. The Department of State and USAID are providing an additional $208 million in new humanitarian and health assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted by this deadly virus. …
Read More» 06/19/2020 01:45 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States has been, and continues to be, the undisputed leader in global foreign assistance, and our leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues that record of generosity. Today, we’re providing approximately $93 million in new humanitarian assistance to bolster our ongoing response …
Read More» Fulfilling the President’s Generous Commitment to Provide Critical Medical Supplies Across the Globe PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2020 The United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance for more than a half century, saving lives all over the planet. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we …
Read More» UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19 U.S Department of State Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson May 29, 2020 The United States continues to lead in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrated by recent announcements of new foreign assistance that are made possible through the American people’s …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 29, 2020) Note: Updated on August 6. Location: Estonia Event: On June 1, the Government of Estonia reopened borders to passengers arriving from other countries of the European Union, the Schengen Zone, and the United Kingdom. Travelers must be symptom free and must have been present in one …
Read More» Delivering on American Commitments in the COVID-19 Response with Additional Foreign Assistance PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 20, 2020 Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity …
Read More» UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 19, 2020 Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American people have given more than $10 billion that will …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 18, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Effective May 18, the Government of Estonia has lifted the Emergency Situation in Estonia, however some restrictions remain in place, including the “2+2” distancing requirements. A full listing of current restrictions can be found on the Estonian Government’s website . Internal borders between Estonia, Latvia, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release FACT SHEET May 12, 2020 Transatlantic Cooperation on COVID-19 As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our …
Read More» North American Cooperation on COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2020 As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 8, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Due to Estonia’s improving COVID-19 situation, the Estonian Government has approved a gradual lifting of emergency restrictions as follows. In all cases, the “2+2” social distancing requirement remains in place. – Outdoor exercise areas may reopen if they are disinfected at least every four …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE MAY 5, 2020 MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to what is our …
Read More» Briefing With Director of the State Department’s Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources James Richardson SPECIAL BRIEFING JAMES L. RICHARDSON, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RESOURCES VIA TELECONFERENCE MAY 4, 2020 MR BROWN: Good morning, everybody, and welcome to a briefing call on U.S. leadership and the international response to COVID-19. The United …
Read More» The U.S. is Leading the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Developing a Vaccine MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 4, 2020 As outlined in its recent Action Plan, the United States is bringing together the brightest minds in U.S. government agencies, the private sector, universities, and overseas partners to develop vaccines and therapeutic interventions to protect …
Read More» Update: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 1, 2020 Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19 Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad PRESS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE APRIL 28, 2020 MS ORTAGUS: Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. Great to talk to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 22, 2020 For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. Through the American people’s generosity and under the leadership of President Trump, the United States continues this outstanding record in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the announcement …
Read More» Briefing with Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs, on COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR OPERATIONS, BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES IAN G. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 21, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Estonian Health Board has confirmed a gradual restoration of scheduled medical treatments beginning today, April 21, in most parts of Estonia. Easing of restrictions will commence with specialist and dental appointments. All medical institutions and patients will be required to follow strict infection …
Read More» UPDATE: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 16, 2020 The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. As part of this comprehensive and generous response from …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; Deputy Assistant Secretary Hugo Yon, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE APRIL 14, 2020 MS ORTAGUS: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to our daily briefing …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO April 8, 2020 Continuing U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response through Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 8, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: As a result of public health measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of State has suspended domestic printing of all routine passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Americans overseas may still apply for passports and CRBAs, however …
Read More» REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC APRIL 7, 2020 (Video available here .) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Glad we’re all together, everybody healthy, everybody looking good, staying apart – all fantastic. I wanted to start with just a few brief items here this morning, beginning in the Western Hemisphere. First, I want to express …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 7, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Finnish Government has confirmed passenger ferry traffic in the direction from Tallinn to Helsinki will be suspended starting Saturday, April 11 and will continue solely for freight and cargo. This restriction is expected to remain in place until May 13. Finnair will …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; Acting Assistant Secretary Alice Wells, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 6, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Social distancing requirements continue in Estonia. Effective April 4, stores are required to calculate the maximum number of customers that fit in their premises while following the “2+2 distancing” requirements (two meters of separation from others and maximum two people in a group). …
Read More» Briefing on COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR OPERATIONS HUGO YON, DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR TRANSPORTATION AFFAIRS BUREAU OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS IAN G. BROWNLEE, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS VIA TELECONFERENCE APRIL …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 2, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The U.S. Department of State has updated the Level 4 travel warning stressing that U.S. citizen living abroad should avoid all international travel. While the Department is making every effort to aid U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States, commercial airlines have …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON April 1, 2020 U.S. Purchase of Needed Supplies from Russia The United States is committed to the global fight against COVID-19. We are a generous and reliable contributor to crisis response and humanitarian action across the world, but we cannot …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 1, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports all passenger ferry traffic going from Tallinn to Helsinki will be suspended in the upcoming days. The U.S. Embassy is monitoring this situation and will provide updated information as received. Until passenger service is suspended, the …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (March 31, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Passenger flights from Tallinn Airport continue to remain extremely limited. Currently, Lufthansa flies from Tallinn to Frankfurt three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This flight arrives in Germany after onward flights for the United States have departed and travelers may be …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR OPERATIONS, BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES IAN …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 27, 2020 FACT SHEET 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 …
Read More» Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release ON-THE-RECORD-BRIEFING March 26, 2020 On-The-Record Briefing USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick and Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources James L. Richardson On U.S. Foreign Assistance in Response to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Via Teleconference MS ORTAGUS: Well, let’s go ahead and get started, everybody. This is Morgan, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO March 26, 2020 U.S. Foreign Assistance in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic The U.S. government has rapidly mobilized unprecedented resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad. Today, I am pleased to announce that …
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