On April 26, 2021, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Turkey announced a nationwide lockdown beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and continuing until at least 5:00 AM on Monday, May 17, 2021. During this time, the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, U.S. Consulate in Adana, and Consular Agency in Izmir will be closed for routine consular services and all previously scheduled appointments will be rescheduled. During this period, only emergency services will be provided.