Location: Nicaragua
Event: Media report increasing COVID cases in Nicaragua and hospitals strained to capacity. The Embassy urges U.S. citizens in Nicaragua to remain vigilant and follow public health guidelines to avoid risk of infection, including:
- Wear a mask.
- Stay six feet apart. Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
- Wash your hands.
- Get vaccinated when it’s available to you.
- Stay home if you can.
The Government of Nicaragua is offering some opportunities for vaccination to residents of Nicaragua, including U.S. citizens, and will continue to prioritize individuals who are in appropriate age groups or at risk of serious illness. Proof of residency consists of your Nicaraguan cedula. For more information, contact local health authorities.
Actions to Take:
- Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and what you can do to reduce your risk.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on state.gov for the latest information regarding impacts to travel.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Nicaragua.
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Assistance:
- Please follow the links or call the numbers below for consular assistance. Contact the U.S. Embassy in Managua, located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua, by calling +505-2252-7104, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fridays. The American Citizen Services unit is also available by email during regular business hours at ACSManagua@state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, call +505-2252-7171 and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.
- Nicaragua Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
